As the Navy designs its next-generation attack submarine, it will leverage lessons learned from developing and fielding previous vessels, according to the program executive officer of attack submarines. Development of SSN(X), the Virginia-class’s successor, is “off and running,” said Rear Adm. Jonathan Rucker, with the service conducting initial technology assessments and capability reviews ahead of an analysis of alternatives. “It is truly a team effort, we’re working with the shipbuilders, we’re working across the government, we’re working across industry to...