The fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut returns to the dry dock on July 12 following Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Washington, upgrades that officials say will allow the facility to better withstand a catastrophic earthquake. Connecticut grounded in the West Pacific in October 2021 and requires a raft of repairs, with officials hoping to see the elite boat return to operations in early 2026. The nuclear-powered submarine was badly damaged due to a collision with an unknown object in the South China Sea