Stars & Stripes | February 29, 2024

The Virginia-class attack submarine New Jersey has returned to Newport News, Va., after several days at sea testing systems and components, Huntington Ingalls Industries announced Thursday.

Tests included submerging for the first time and conducting high-speed maneuvers on the surface and below.

“Taking New Jersey out for the first time is a significant milestone, and the first major test of the submarine’s capabilities at sea,” said Jason Ward, Newport News Shipbuilding vice president of Virginia-class submarine construction. “Both New Jersey and her crew performed exceptionally well.”

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