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The U.S. Navy received the Virginia-class submarine USS Idaho (SSN 799) on Dec. 15, 2025, the second such submarine delivered this year.
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.
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.
It will undergo testing before commissioning in spring 2026 and serve for about 30 years.
The fifth Navy ship named for Idaho, it continues a legacy dating to 1866.
Navy officials credited the delivery to strong collaboration among shipbuilders, industry partners, and personnel, reinforcing U.S. maritime superiority.
La Armada de los Estados Unidos recibió el submarino de la clase Virginia USS Idaho (SSN 799) el 15 de diciembre de 2025, el segundo submarino de este tipo entregado este año.