Submarine

Saab launches Gotland-class submarine HMS Halland after mid-life upgrade

Saab’s Karslkrona, Sweden, shipyard yesterday launched the submarine HMS Halland following a comprehensive mid-life upgrade. HMS Halland is the third and final submarine in the Gotland class to undergo the upgrade, which includes new technologies and systems of the same type that will be used in upcoming Blekinge class (A26) submarines.

The Gotland class was the world’s first submarine class in operation with a Stiring air independent propulsion (AIP) system.

Saab says that the launch marks an...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/saab-launches-gotland-class-submarine-hms-halland-after-mid-life-upgrade/

SSN 796 successfully completes its initial sea trials

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) reports that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has successfully completed initial sea trials of the Virginia-class attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796)

SSN 79 spent several days at sea to test the boat’s systems and components. Testing included submerging the submarine for the first time and conducting high-speed maneuvers while on the surface and submerged. NNS teams will continue the testing program ahead of delivering the boat to the U.S. Navy.

“T...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/ssn-796-successfully-completes-its-initial-sea-trials/

Electric Boat gets $967 Virginia class contract mod

General Dynamics Electric Boat has been awarded a $967 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy for lead yard support and development and design efforts for Virginia class fast-attack submarines.

The cost-plus-fixed fee modification to a previously awarded contract totals $967,185,528. Work will be performed in Groton, Conn.t McLeansville, N.C.; Newport News, Va; and Newport and Quonset Point, R.I. Work is expected to be completed by October 2024. This contract was awarded on September...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/electric-boat-gets-967-virginia-class-contract-mod/

Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Commander reported killed

As a trickle of merchant ships starts to use the Ukrainian-designated “safe corridor” to its ports, the Ukrainian Navy and special forces continue to degrade Russia’s naval capabilities. The most recent example was a devastating missile strike on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet on September 22. Initially, Ukrainian authorities said that “at least nine people had been killed and 16 wounded, including Russian generals, as a result of the attack.” Immediately posts on X, formerly...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/shipping/russias-black-sea-fleet-commander-reported-killed/

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