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| submarine USS lowa (SSN-797) |
The U. S. Navy has received the Virginia-class submarine USS lowa (SSN-797). marking its official delivery by General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB). This delivery represents the 12th ship of the line provid- ed to the Navy in 2024, and the 24th Virginia-class submarine built as part of a collaboration between GDEB and HII- Newport News Shipbuilding. This is the 13th attack submarine built by GDEB. The USS Iowa is equipped with advanced systems, including photonic masts that replace traditional periscopes and provide thermal imaging and low-light camera operation.
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