The USS Iowa (SSN 797) — the Navy’s first submarine to be named after the U.S. state — was commissioned in a ceremony on ...

The Navy's new submarine, USS Iowa, was constructed by Groton-based General Dynamics Electric Boat and it will be based at ...

As the latest Block IV Virginia-class submarine, USS Iowa’s introduction is a big milestone for the Navy, . USS Iowa (SSN 797 ...

“It’s really exciting to see it all come together thanks to a lot of people’s hard work.” Once the USS Iowa is out to sea, Stephens expects the vessel to travel wherever it's needed. He said the ...

The new USS Iowa submarine at sea trials in November 2024 (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy/USS Iowa Commissioning Committee) The new USS Iowa is the latest and best sub in the fleet in terms of ...

A new U.S. Navy submarine was commissioned on Saturday in Groton. The USS Iowa is the 24th Virginia-Class Fast-Attack ...

GROTON, Conn. — The Navy will commission the 24th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, the future USS Iowa (SSN 797), during a 10 a.m. EST ceremony Saturday, April 5, at Naval Submarine Base New ...

The USS Illinois (BB-65) was planned as an Iowa-class battleship during World War II, embodying the Navy’s reliance on heavily armored “battlewagons.” -Ordered in 1940 and partially built, the ...

“It is an honor to commission the Navy’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine, here at Groton, the submarine capital of the world,” Phelan said. “USS Iowa will make our fleet stronger and more ...

Once the USS Iowa is out to sea, Stephens expects the vessel to travel wherever it's needed. He said the missions will be fast-paced. “We’re always going to be doing something,” Stephens said.