Overview

• The at-sea period verified first submergence and high-speed maneuvers on the surface and underwater.
• Newport News Shipbuilding and U.S. Navy crews conducted systems and component checks over several days.
• Massachusetts is the 25th Virginia-class attack submarine and is slated to be the 12th delivered by Newport News Shipbuilding.
• The boat was christened in May 2023, and the company has not announced a delivery date.
• Recent program activity includes the launch of the 27th Virginia-class submarine USS Arkansas, underscoring ongoing production momentum.