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flag The U.S. Navy received the Virginia-class submarine USS Idaho (SSN 799) on Dec. 15, 2025, the second such submarine delivered this year.

flag The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the Virginia-class submarine USS Idaho (SSN 799) on December 15, 2025, the second such submarine delivered this year. flag Built by General Dynamics Electric Boat, the vessel is the 26th in the class and eighth Block IV variant, designed for stealth, surveillance, and multi-mission operations. flag It will undergo testing before commissioning in spring 2026 and serve for about 30 years. flag The fifth Navy ship named for Idaho, it continues a legacy dating to 1866. flag Navy officials credited the delivery to strong collaboration among shipbuilders, industry partners, and personnel, reinforcing U.S. maritime superiority.

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