U.S. Navy returns fully modernized USS North Dakota attack submarine to fleet early after major Block III overhaul at Portsmouth
The US Navy returned USS North Dakota to the fleet early after a major Block III overhaul at Portsmouth. The Virginia-class boat completed modernization ahead of schedule. The rapid turnaround is notable amid submarine maintenance backlogs. It restores attack submarine availability.
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