The Virginia-class shipbuilding team, which includes Newport News Shipbuilding, has been awarded a contract modification in support of construction of two fiscal year 2024 Block V submarines.

The contract modification, to NNS and teaming partner General Dynamics Electric Boat, authorizes construction of the 11th and 12th fast-attack submarines of the Block V contract.

“We appreciate the teamwork that resulted in these critical national security assets being put under contract,” said Jason Ward, vice president of New Construction Submarine Programs. “We understand the advantage Virginia-class submarines bring to the sailors who operate them, and our shipbuilders are working with diligence to deliver them to the fleet.”

NNS and Electric Boat have built and delivered 24 Virginia-class submarines to date.