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Aug 4, 2026 at 2:09 AM ET
US Navy reclassifies 19 Virginia-class subs for VPM
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The U.S. Navy is changing the designation for 19 planned Virginia-class submarines with the Virginia Payload Module.
WHO: U.S. Navy
WHAT: Reclassifying the designation for 19 planned Virginia-class submarines with the Virginia Payload Module to reflect increased attack capabilities.
WHEN: Reported Aug 3, 2026 at 9:42 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The Virginia Payload Module increases munitions capacity, prompting the reclassification to reflect increased attack capabilities.
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