Submarines

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., June 1, 2009 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) demonstrated the ability to communicate in real time with a submerged submarine at classified speeds and depths.

This capability, which addresses one of the most significant shortfalls in submarine communications, was exhibited for the United Kingdom's Royal Navy during an at-sea trial of Raytheon's Deep Siren Tactical Paging (DSTP) system.

The U.K. Ministry of Defence reported that Deep Siren demonstrated "the first step toward a transformational capability that will change the way we operate submarines in the future."

The evaluation, which took place during the U.K. Royal Navy's TAURUS 09 deployment, follows U.S. Navy testing conducted in 2008 that culminated with a successful military utility assessment.    » read more »

5/4/2008 -- WILMINGTON, N.C. (NNS) -- The Navy's newest nuclear-powered submarine, USS North Carolina (SSN 777), was brought to life May 3 during a commissioning ceremony held in its namesake state at the Port of Wilmington.

USS North Carolina Joins the Fleet

More than 6,500 guests, including submarine veterans and battleship North Carolina alumni, attended the ceremony welcoming the submarine as the fourth naval vessel named after the "Tarheel State."    » read more »

February 1, 2008 -- JEFFERSON CITY- Missouri Governor Matt Blunt is pleased to support the United States Navy’s decision to name a new Virginia Class Attack Submarine the USS MISSOURI in recognition of Missouri’s continued support for our nation’s military.    » read more »

11/15/2007 -- USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea (NNS) -- The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 concluded a three-day, multi-unit exercise Nov. 13 aimed at sharpening its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) skills.

This exercise was geared toward maintaining security and stability in the region and is one of several exercises taking place in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility ensuring the U.S. Navy maintains the highest state of readiness and is capable of executing a broad range of operations, focusing on maintaining regional security and stability.    » read more »

11/14/2007 -- PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Navy officials said they are optimistic that a three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Nov. 13 ordered a lower court to rewrite restrictions on the Navy's use of sonar in certain Southern California exercises.

That ruling was part of a lawsuit challenging the Navy's ability to train Sailors before they deploy to potential hotspots.    » read more »

November 7, 2007 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today applauded Senate and House Members for agreeing to appropriate $588 million toward the construction of two attack submarines per year ahead of schedule.

“This decision will boost the shipbuilding industry in Connecticut and help the Navy maintain adequate submarine force levels,” Governor Rell said. “I have stated repeatedly that an increase in submarine production is important for Connecticut’s economy and it is important for the nation’s military readiness.”    » read more »

October 31, 2007 -- As the U.S. Congress prepares to take a critical step in approving the defense appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2008, Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell has continued to voice her support for increased funding for accelerated submarine production.    » read more »

August 7, 2007 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced she has written U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman, asking him to sponsor legislation that will grant Connecticut an exception to federal law so that Connecticut and the U.S. Navy can reach agreement on improvements that will enhance the long-term future of the submarine base in Groton.

Current law, known as the Antideficiency Act, prohibits the Navy from making long-term financial agreements with states unless the costs were included in current-year appropriations.    » read more »

May 10, 2007 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today commended the U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee (HASC) for authorizing an additional $588 million in the Defense Department’s FY 2008 budget as a first step toward accelerating plans to build two attack submarines a year.    » read more »

Navy Should Start Next Nuclear Submarine Design Phase Early To Prevent Engineering Brain Drain, RAND Study Finds

May 7, 2007 -- The U.S. Navy should start designing the next class of nuclear submarines five years ahead of schedule and stretch out the design period to prevent a critical erosion of skilled submarine designers and engineers, according to a RAND Corporation study issued today.

As an alternative, the study suggests the Navy support efforts by the submarine-building shipyards to retain skilled design workers instead of laying them off.    » read more »

May 03, 2007 -- The Navy’s newest attack submarine Hawaii will be commissioned Saturday, May 5, during an 11 a.m. EDT ceremony in Groton, Conn.

The third submarine of the Virginia class, SSN 776 will bear the name Hawaii to recognize the tremendous support the Navy has enjoyed from the people of the Aloha State and in honor of the rich heritage of submarines in the Pacific theater.    » read more »

4/19/2007 -- WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy’s newest attack submarine, North Carolina, will be christened Saturday, April 21, during an 11 a.m. EDT ceremony at Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard, Newport News, Va.

The fourth submarine of the Virginia class, SSN 777 will bear the name North Carolina to honor the Tar Heel State.    » read more »