U.S. Navy Welcomes First Female-Friendly Submarine

The USS New Jersey has become the first U.S. Navy submarine designed with women in mind, featuring accommodations for a significant number of female crew members. This historic move follows the Navy's 2010 decision to allow women on submarines, and the New Jersey now boasts a crew with about 40 women, the largest on any fast attack submarine. The integration of women is seen as enhancing performance and diversity, with studies suggesting diverse crews perform up to 20% better. The New Jersey is also the Navy's most advanced fast attack submarine, equipped with Tomahawk missiles and torpedoes.