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.
Students Work While Earning School Credit Through EB’s High School MDA Design Co-Op
General Dynamics Electric Boat recently launched its first-ever High School MDA Design Co-op, where students are offered the opportunity to work in conjunction with earning school credit.
“Boat for Next Gen” Program Introduces High School Students to Six Core Trades
Electric Boat’s Workforce Development team, in partnership with the Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance (SENEDIA), recently launched the first cohort of “Boat for Next Gen” with Central High School located in Providence, RI.
Four EB Employees Recognized as 2023 BEYA Award Winners
The Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) STEM Conference is held annually to recognize the contributions of individuals who are developing innovation and blazing the trail in their professional careers related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.