Submarines in the United States Navy

HII Authenticates Keel of Virginia-Class Attack Submarine Arkansas (SSN 800)

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Saturday, November 19, 2022

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HIIs (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division hosted a keel authentication ceremony today for Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800).

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HIIs (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division hosted a keel authentication ceremony today for Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800).
  • This group forever changed our nations history and their submarine will help ensure their legacy continues, NNS President Jennifer Boykin said.
  • Arkansas is the 27th Virginia-class fast attack submarine being built under the teaming agreement with General Dynamics Electric Boat.
  • Representing our asymmetric advantage in the undersea domain, the Arkansas will have no equal, said Vice Adm. William Houston, commander, Naval Submarine Forces.