USS IDAHO SSN 799 News

USS IDAHO Commissioning Committee Press Release 12/15/25: Future USS IDAHO submarine delivered to the U.S. Navy

The future USS IDAHO SSN 799 is a Virginia Class, nuclear powered, fast attack submarine currently undergoing testing in Groton Connecticut. The submarine is scheduled to be commissioned in 2026. Once commissioned, the ship will sail the world for the next +30 years, pulling into numerous ports and hosting heads of state and dignitaries. Last week, the Future USS IDAHO was delivered to and accepted by the U.S. Navy. This is the last major milestone prior to commissioning, which we anticipate will take place in the Spring of 2026. In the meanwhile, the USS IDAHO crew will conduct a series of rigorous training exercises and become certified in all of their potential missions.

Future USS Idaho Delivered to U.S. Navy

America's Navy -- 12/16/26 -- GROTON, Conn. – The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the Submarine Force’s newest fast attack submarine, the future USS Idaho (SSN 799), from General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) Dec. 15, marking the second delivery of a Virginia-class fast attack submarine this year.

Radio Interview with Commissioning Committee Chair Richard Colburn: "USS Idaho submarine prepares to join Navy fleet" on KBSU "Idaho Matters"

KBSU - 11/19/2025 USS Idaho submarine prepares to join Navy fleet. Radio program "Idaho Matters" interviews Commissioning Committee Chair Richard Colburn.

Radio Interview: "America's Sagebrush Navy" on KBSU "Idaho Matters"

KBSU - 11/18/2025 Sagebrush to sea power: The untold origin of the nuclear Navy. Radio program "Idaho Matters" interviews America's Sagebrush Navy producer Aaron Kunz.

Blaine County Sheriff’s Patrol Car Dives into Idaho’s Submarine Legacy

Eye on Sun Valley - 11/12/25 Oooohrah! The Blaine County Sheriff’s Department took the wraps off its newly wrapped patrol car this week, revealing a car that honors Idaho’s new Virginia-Class nuclear-powered fast attack submarine and Idaho’s rich history with the U.S. Navy.

Nuclear submarine USS Idaho hits the water, passes ‘Alpha’ Trials with flying colors

KIFI Local News 8 - 11/10/25 IDAHO (KIFI) — Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Idaho, has reached another major milestone toward joining the U.S. Navy Fleet. The sub, currently undergoing testing in Groton, Connecticut, has completed its initial or "alpha" sea trials with flying colors.

USS Idaho completes Alpha Sea trials

KTVB - 11/10/25 USS Idaho completes Alpha Sea trials

Future USS IDAHO Submarine Completes Alpha Sea Trials

KOZE - 11/10/25 The future USS IDAHO SSN 799 is a Virginia Class, nuclear powered, fast attack submarine currently undergoing testing in Groton, Connecticut. The submarine is scheduled to be commissioned next year. Once commissioned, the ship will sail the world for the next 30-plus years, pulling into numerous ports and hosting heads of state and dignitaries.

Blaine County Sheriff’s Office to Unveil Patrol Vehicle Honoring New Idaho Submarine

Eye on Sun Valley - 11/8/25 The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office will unveil its new USS Idaho SSN 799 patrol vehicle, dubbed the “Gem of the Fleet” during a ceremony honoring Idaho’s new submarine on Monday.