US Navy: Keel laid for Virginia-class attack submarine USS Barb 10 December 2025

The keel laying for the USS Barb (SSN 804) was held on 9 December 2025. Image courtesy of Naval Today.

On 9 December, the keel-laying ceremony for the USS Barb (SSN 804). The ship will be the third US Navy submarine to carry the name Barb and the 31st Virginia-class fast attack submarine.

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