Huntington Ingalls Hosts Keel Laying for Submarine Barb
Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding division hosted a keel laying ceremony for the Virginia-class submarine Barb (SSN 804) on December 9. The event, attended by U.S. media, marked a milestone for the 31st vessel in the Virginia-class, known for being the most advanced attack submarines globally. The ceremony featured shipyard leadership, shipbuilders, and the submarine’s sponsor, Pamela Bove.
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc.’s Newport News Shipbuilding division hosted a keel laying ceremony for the Virginia-class submarine Barb (SSN 804) on December 9. The event, which was not open to the public, allowed credentialed U.S. media to cover the milestone and provided opportunities to speak with shipyard leadership, shipbuilders, and the submarine’s sponsor, Pamela Bove. The Barb is the 31st vessel in the Virginia-class, recognized as the most advanced attack submarines in the world. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: GNW9597093-en) on December 04, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT)
