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Giant Uncrewed Submarine Put Forward By Chinese Shipbuilder, Possibly Linked To Existing Design

Giant Uncrewed Submarine Put Forward By Chinese Shipbuilder, Possibly Linked To Existing Design

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Nov 14, 2024
A TV screen shows an image of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a ceremony on September 6 to celebrate the launch of a newly built "tactical nuclear attack submarine" during a news program at the Yongsanl Railway Station. North Korea has launched a newly built "tactical nuclear attack submarine" capable of carrying out an underwater nuclear attack, with leader Kim Jong Un vowing to "further strengthen the state nuclear deterrence," the North's state media said on September 8. (

Signs Point To North Korea Building A Nuclear-Powered Submarine: South Korean Intel

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Oct 9, 2024
Australia To Help Maintain Visiting U.S. Nuclear Submarine For The First Time

Australia To Help Maintain Visiting U.S. Nuclear Submarine For The First Time

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Aug 22, 2024
A new type of submarine has appeared in China, featuring X-form rudders for the first time on a crewed Chinese design. Whether the recently spotted submarine is a further iteration of an existing class, or if it’s an entirely new design, it reflects the rapid pace of development in China’s submarine program, which features increasingly advanced and innovative nuclear- and conventionally powered types.

China’s Latest Submarine Features X-Shaped Stern

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jul 29, 2024
A conventionally powered Portuguese attack submarine has completed a rare voyage under the Arctic ice. As well as being a first-of-its-kind mission for the Portuguese Navy, the deployment underlines the importance of the Arctic theater to NATO’s submarine fleet, although it’s nuclear-powered boats that traditionally dominate in this challenging area of operations.

Portuguese Diesel-Electric AIP Submarine Just Patrolled Under The Arctic Ice

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jun 26, 2024
Collins class submarines will not get Tomahawk land attack cruise missile capabilities.

Australia Won’t Arm Collins Class Submarines With Tomahawks

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jun 5, 2024
A decoy that looks intended to help defend against drone attack and cruise missile strikes has appeared on a pier at a Russian Navy base in the Black Sea.

Submarine Decoy Appears On Russian Naval Base Pier

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Mar 20, 2024
The Netherlands will buy four new conventionally powered submarines from France, to replace its Cold War-era Walrus class and to contribute to a new-look defense posture in which long-range conventional strike capabilities are given new importance.

Dutch Choose French Design For New Tomahawk-Armed Submarines

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Mar 15, 2024
Our Best Look At Taiwan’s First Homegrown Submarine

Our Best Look At Taiwan’s First Homegrown Submarine

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Feb 27, 2024
Spanish submarine Isaac Peral conducts inert torpedo tests at Cartagena Naval Base

Submarine Torpedo Test Firing Seen From Rare Bird’s-Eye View

By Oliver Parken
Posted on Feb 8, 2024
NEW LADA CLASS

First Of Russia’s New Diesel-Electric Submarines Enters Service

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Feb 1, 2024
Russian Submarine struck crimea damage

Russian Submarine Shows Massive Damage After Ukrainian Strike

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Sep 18, 2023
North Korea Nuclear Missile Submarine

North Korea’s Diesel-Electric Ballistic Missile ‘Frankensub’ Emerges

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Sep 8, 2023
Kilo Class Pump Jet

Russia’s Only Pump-Jet Kilo Class Submarine Is Back To Attack Ukraine

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jun 28, 2022
VIRGINIA_CLASS_SSN

Australia Was Poised To Get Virginia Class Nuclear Submarines Says Former Defense Minister

By Thomas Newdick, Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 10, 2022
New Chinese Diesel-Electric Submarine Breaks Cover

New Chinese Diesel-Electric Submarine Breaks Cover

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Feb 8, 2022