Date: Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025
Location: Newport News, Virginia
Type: Media Advisory
Keel laying ceremony
Tuesday, Dec 9
Media check-in: 10 a.m.
Where: Media will park at VASCIC (2401 West Ave., Newport News, Virginia 23607) and be escorted and transported by bus to and from the event site. See directions below. RSVP: Confirmation of media attendance is required. Please RSVP by noon on Monday, Dec. 8. You must present proof of U.S. citizenship to be admitted to the event. Please RSVP to:Todd Corillo
(757) 688-3220
Please note that because this is an industrial setting, long pants and flat, sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required. Details: Barb is the 31st Virginia-class submarine. Virginia-class submarines are the most advanced attack submarines in the world. The advanced capabilities of these ships increase firepower, maneuverability and stealth. Directions to media parking:HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII's mission is to deliver the world's most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world.
As the nation's largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's workforce is 44,000 strong.
