The U.S. Navy's Block V Virginia-Class Submarine Future Has Arrived

During the official kickoff concert for the inaugural Fleet Week Miami hosted by Blue Star Families, U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro announced that the future Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast submarine SSN-811 will be named for the Magic City. The vessel will thus honor Miami, as well as the crews of three previous Navy vessels to bear the name.

"That shared history is what makes Miami one of the greatest cities on Earth­ and emblematic of what makes this country the greatest country in the world," said Del Toro.