The U.S. Navy Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS Washington (SSN 787) undocked at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, on October 27, 2026, concluding a 712-day dry-docking period. The vessel entered Dry Dock No. 3 for structural repairs, hull maintenance, and mechanical and electrical upgrades under an Engineered Docking Selected Restricted Availability (EDSRA) initially estimated at $394.795 million. This milestone transitions the submarine to pierside testing and system integration amid a broader U.S. Navy depot maintenance backlog that placed 34% of the attack submarine fleet in shipyards during FY2024. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Washington left dry dock on October 27, 2026, after nearly two years of maintenance and upgrades, but must undergo further testing before returning to service. (Picture source: US Navy) |