Trump announced the construction of a new Virginia-class nuclear submarine

In December 2025, the United States will begin construction of a new Virginia-class nuclear submarine. This was announced on October 5 by US President Donald Trump, whose speech was broadcast by the White House.

"This December, we will lay the keel of a new Virginia—class submarine," he said.

The politician's statement was made on board the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman during events marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy.

Nuclear Perspective: US modernizes missiles for submarines

The updated Trident-2 system will be in service with the U.S. Navy until 2084

On September 8, The Wall Street Journal reported on the submarine arms race between the United States and China. Experts note that Beijing has made progress in creating a new generation of nuclear submarines — they are faster, longer-range and quieter than previous ones. Washington responds by increasing its military presence: 60% of American submarines are already concentrated in the Indo-Pacific region, and new Virginia-class submarines were also deployed there in 2023.

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