Category Archives: US Submarines/Submarine Tenders etc

U.S. Bases Nuclear Fast-Attack Submarine USS Tucson in Guam to Deepen Deterrence Along China’s Maritime Flank.

The U.S. Navy has forward-deployed the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) to Naval Base Guam, a move announced following its arrival on July 10, 2026, that strengthens America’s undersea combat posture in the Western Pacific. By basing another nuclear-powered attack submarine inside the region, the Navy reduces response times, increases patrol availability near keyContinue reading “U.S. Bases Nuclear Fast-Attack Submarine USS Tucson in Guam to Deepen Deterrence Along China’s Maritime Flank.”

USS Alaska (SSBN-732) tied up alongside the submarine tender USS McKee (AS-41), July 6, 1987, at Seward, Alaska.

USS Colorado Returns to Fleet from Maintenance Ahead of Schedule, Accelerating Pacific Readiness

11 June 2026 – From Kenny Jones PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii— Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado (SSN 788) completed a scheduled maintenance period at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) 29 days ahead of schedule June 10, 2026. Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado (SSN 788) returns from sea trials during aContinue reading “USS Colorado Returns to Fleet from Maintenance Ahead of Schedule, Accelerating Pacific Readiness”

USS Florida (SSBN-728) underway in the Hood Canal, 1 August 1985

U.S. Will Sell 3 In-service Virginia Subs to Australia Instead of 1 New, 2 In-service

Dzirhan Mahadzir – June 1, 2026 2:52 PM The U.S. will sell Australia three in-service Virginia-class submarines, pivoting from the planned acquisition of one new and two in-service Virginias, the countries announced Saturday. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles and U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey announced the revision to the AUKUSContinue reading “U.S. Will Sell 3 In-service Virginia Subs to Australia Instead of 1 New, 2 In-service”