Key Takeaways:
- 1. Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) launched the Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) at Newport News Shipbuilding.
- 2. The submarine will undergo final outfitting, testing, and crew certification at the shipyard.
- 3. Arkansas is the 27th Virginia-class submarine and the 13th delivered by NNS.
HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division launched the Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) into the James River. Following the launch, the submarine will undergo final preparations at the shipyard. Arkansas is the 27th Virginia-class submarine and represents HII's commitment to enhancing submarine construction for national security.
Insight: The submarine's sponsors are the Little Rock Nine, a historic group of African American students who desegregated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Arkansas will provide advanced capabilities to the U.S. Navy, including increased firepower, maneuverability, and stealth.
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