Each Block V Virginia-class submarine can carry up to 40 Tomahawk cruise missiles a loadout that pushes an attack boat into the traditional territory of much larger guided-missile submarines. This one ...

-These subs are designed for close-quarters combat, equipped with advanced systems such as photonic masts instead of traditional periscopes, and can stay underwater for extended periods due to their ...

The Virginia was designed as a class of fast-attack submarines meant to be more affordable than the $2.8 billion Seawolf class. While the Seawolf was a capable fast-attack sub, it was so expensive ...