Event Brief
Stretched Virginia Block V/VI recategorized as SSGNs
Filed: Aug 03, 2026 at 7:09 PM ET
Summary: The Navy will recategorize enlarged Virginia Block V and VI submarines as guided missile submarines (SSGNs).
WHO: U.S. Navy
WHAT: Recategorization of enlarged Virginia Block V and VI submarines from attack submarines to guided missile submarines (SSGNs)
WHEN: Aug 03, 2026 at 6:28 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Ahead of Ohio-class guided missile boat retirements, the Navy will no longer categorize the enlarged Virginia Block V and VI types as attack submarines.
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