HII Completes Initial Sea Trials of Virginia-Class Submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798)
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HII (NYSE: HII) announced that Newport News Shipbuilding completed initial sea trials for the Virginia‑class attack submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) on Oct. 7, 2025.
Over several days at sea, the NNS and Navy team tested systems and components, including the submarine’s first submergence and high‑speed maneuvers on the surface and submerged. The testing program will continue at NNS ahead of delivery to the U.S. Navy. Massachusetts is the 25th Virginia‑class submarine and will be the 12th delivered by Newport News Shipbuilding; the boat was christened in May 2023.
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- Completed initial sea trials including first submergence and high‑speed maneuvers
- Massachusetts is the 25th Virginia‑class submarine and 12th scheduled delivery by NNS
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has successfully completed initial sea trials for Virginia-class attack submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798).
Over the course of several days at sea, the NNS and Navy team conducted testing of systems and components, including submerging the submarine for the first time and high-speed maneuvers while on the surface and submerged. The testing program will continue at NNS ahead of delivering the boat to the U.S. Navy.
“Our entire team at Newport News Shipbuilding understands the importance of delivering capability to our fleet,” NNS President Kari Wilkinson said. “Proving capabilities through this first sea trial for Massachusetts is an important step in demonstrating this and we are honored to support the mission.”
The boat, the 25th Virginia-class submarine, was christened in May 2023; Massachusetts will be the 12th delivered by NNS.
Photos accompanying this release are available at: http://hii.com/news/hii-completes-initial-sea-trials-of-virginia-class-submarine-massachusetts-ssn-798/.
About HII
HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII’s mission is to deliver the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world.
As the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit:
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Contact:
Todd Corillo
Todd.T.Corillo@hii-co.com
(757) 688-3220
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/52655e9b-b8c9-473a-a435-394623cf1b38
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