The Virginia-class Block V are arguably the boats that the U.S. Navy needs for now and could remain in service for decades to come, but it appears that they simply can't be built fast enough.
The first Block V Virginia-class submarine is expected to hit the waters no later than 2028. As tensions between Beijing and Washington continue to ramp up, the introduction of this super-sub variant will undoubtedly play a key role in the Navy’s strategic endeavors.