Minnesota (SSN 783)

On June 6, Minnesota (SSN 783) was delivered to the U.S. Navy.

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Lincoln (CVN 72) Arrives

On Thursday, March 28, USS Abraham Lincoln arrived for her refueling and complex overhaul.

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John Warner (SSN 785)

On Saturday, March 16, the keel of the 12th Virginia-class submarine was laid.

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A Presidential Visit

On Tuesday, Feb. 26, President Obama visited Newport News Shipbuilding.

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USS Enterprise

USS Enterprise (CVN 65) was built right here at Newport News Shipbuilding. So will the next Enterprise.

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America's next carrier

After building all of the Nimitz-class carriers, we are building a new class of carrier—Gerald R. Ford-class.

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U.S. Navy Submarines

We are currently building the next attack submarine for the U.S. Navy—Minnesota (SSN 783).

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Minnesota Christening

Learn more about the submarine, the state it was named after, and the ceremony on October 27.

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For 127 years, we have been building the greatest ships on earth.

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For 127 years, Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) has carried on the legacy of American shipbuilding, building some of the most famous ships in American naval history with a diverse workforce of craftsmen and engineers. We proudly build U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines, and provide after market services for both. In 2011, we became a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries after being a part of Northrop Grumman since 2001.

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Minnesota Delivered on Budget and Ahead of Schedule

On June 6, Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) delivered the submarine Minnesota (SSN 783) to the U.S. Navy. The last of the Block II Virginia-class submarines, Minnesota was delivered on budget and nearly 11 months ahead of schedule. NNS is teamed with General Dynamics Electric Boat to build Virginia-class submarines, which use advanced technologies to increase firepower, maneuverability and stealth. The 377-foot long submarines are capable of submerged speeds of more than 25 knots and can stay submerged for up to three months at a time.

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