Virginia-class submarine to be named for city of Norfolk

The Next Three Virginia-Class Submarines Now Have Names
The United States Navy's Virginia-class fast attack submarines program is now running nearly three years behind schedule, while it has been projected to cost more than $17 billion over the planned budget through the decade's end.
Virginia-class submarine to be named for the city of Norfolk
The new attack submarine was designed to seek and destroy enemy submarines and surface ships, conduct intelligence and surveillance tasks, engage in mine warfare and other battle operations,
Future Virginia-class submarines named
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro has announced the names of three future Virginia-class submarines, honoring the city of Norfolk, a major Virginia river and the New York City borough of Brooklyn.
SECNAV Del Toro Names Future Virginia-class Submarines SSN 814, SSN 815, and SSN 816
WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced the names of three Virginia-class submarines to be the future USS Potomac (SSN 814), the future USS Norfolk (SSN 815), and the future USS Brooklyn (SSN 816)
New Navy submarines will be named after City of Norfolk and Potomac River
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced the names of three Virginia-class submarines, with one being named the USS Norfolk. It will join the USS Potomac and USS Brooklyn, according to a Monday announcement.
Navy names Virginia-class sub after Norfolk
The future USS Norfolk (SSN 815), a Virginia-class submarine, honors the city — home to Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest naval station — and three former Navy vessels.
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