U.S. Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Iowa
On December 21, 2024, the U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Iowa (SSN 797), the 24th submarine of the Virginia class.
Electric Boat’s Virginia-class Submarine Named 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut
At the Connecticut Manufacturing Summit in Hartford, CT, on October 2, 2024, Electric Boat’s Virginia-class submarine was announced the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut!
Third Annual Signing Days Celebrate 389 Signees
Electric Boat (EB) recently held our third annual High School Signing Days in Connecticut and Rhode Island, celebrating 389-and-counting high school students who have chosen to pursue a career in shipbuilding at EB following graduation.
Over 5,800 Turkeys Donated During Annual Turkey Distribution
A long-standing EB tradition, turkey distribution serves as a way for the workforce to kick off the holiday season together, and for management to personally thank employees for another year of hard work and contributions to our mission. EB ordered nearly 23,000 turkeys this year to hand out to employees, many of whom continued their own tradition of giving back by donating their turkey to those in need.
Electric Boat Delivers Submarine Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795)
Electric Boat is proud to announce the delivery of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795) to the U.S. Navy. Hyman G. Rickover is the 22nd submarine of the Virginia class, which provides the U.S. Navy with the capabilities required to retain undersea dominance well into the 21st century.
Electric Boat Raises Over $33,000 for American Heart Association
Electric Boat is proud to support the American Heart Association and continue the tremendous momentum we’ve created to bring education and wellness to our communities.
Hyman G. Rickover Embarks on Sea Trials
Groton, Conn., is the Submarine Capital of the World, and for those visiting, living or working in the area, you can understand why—especially if you’ve caught a glimpse of an Electric Boat submarine cruising down the Thames River. Most recently, this was SSN 795 Hyman G. Rickover, heading out for the first time to embark on sea trials.
Another Milestone Reached for PCU Iowa
PCU Iowa (SSN 797), the 24th submarine of the Virginia class, recently rolled out of General Dynamics Electric Boat’s assembly building in Groton, CT. Following the roll-out, PCU Iowa made her way to the graving dock, which was filled with water to result in the milestone of float-off.
Keel of Future USS Tang is Well and Truly Laid
General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) held a keel laying ceremony for the future Virginia-class submarine Tang (SSN 805) on August 17, 2023. The keel-laying is a ceremonial event in which the initials of the ship’s sponsor are welded onto a plate to be permanently mounted in a place of honor on the completed vessel, marking a milestone in the construction of a ship.