Boomers (SSBNs)

Latest in Boomers (SSBNs)

The Ohio class nuclear ballistic missile submarine USS Tennessee, the Ticonderoga class cruiser USS Normandy, an E-6B Mercury 'doomsday plane,' and a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft recently took part in an unusual show of force in the Norwegian Sea.

U.S. Ballistic Missile Submarine, ‘Doomsday Plane’ Take Part In Rare Show Of Force Off Norway U.S. Ballistic Missile Submarine, ‘Doomsday Plane’ Take Part In Rare Show Of Force Off Norway

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 25 1:57 PM EDT

A Chinese nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) has surfaced in the Taiwan Strait, prompting the Taiwanese defense ministry to issue a reassurance that it has a “grasp” of the situation. The appearance of the submarine follows recent activity by People’s Liberation Army aircraft and vessels around Taiwan, which Beijing views as a breakaway province that must eventually be reunited with the mainland. However, while uncommon, all signs point to the submarine’s presence in the strait as being part of a transit back to port.

Chinese Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine Surfaces In Taiwan Strait Chinese Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine Surfaces In Taiwan Strait

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 18 3:11 PM EDT

STRAIT OF SAN JUAN DE FUCA, Wash. (May 6, 2024) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) transits the Strait of San Juan de Fuca escorted by U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft and U.S. Coast Guard screening escort vessels. Joint operations, such as this one which involved the Air Force, Coast Guard, and Navy, ensure the U.S. military is ready to meet its security commitments at home and abroad including commitments to our allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gwendelyn Ohrazda/Released)

A-10 Warthogs Escorting A Ballistic Missile Submarine Is Certainly Different A-10 Warthogs Escorting A Ballistic Missile Submarine Is Certainly Different

By Oliver Parken

May 8 8:28 PM EDT

Royal Navy Trident Ballistic Missile Fails Test Launch For Second Time In A Row

Royal Navy Trident Ballistic Missile Fails Test Launch For Second Time In A Row Royal Navy Trident Ballistic Missile Fails Test Launch For Second Time In A Row

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 21 1:02 PM EST

USS Columbia's X-shaped aft section seen on the move.

First Look At Columbia Missile Submarine’s X-Shaped Stern First Look At Columbia Missile Submarine’s X-Shaped Stern

By Howard Altman

Jan 10 6:16 PM EST

An unassuming buoy is a key tool for ensuring that US Navy Ohio class ballistic missile submarines can receive nuclear strike orders.

This Buoy Helps Ballistic Missile Submarines Get Nuclear Strike Orders This Buoy Helps Ballistic Missile Submarines Get Nuclear Strike Orders

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 1 6:14 PM EDT

Royal Navy Long Patrol Vanguard SSBN

Vanguard Submarine Arrives Home Absolutely Caked In Algae Vanguard Submarine Arrives Home Absolutely Caked In Algae

By Oliver Parken

Sep 11 8:33 PM EDT

No More Silent Service As Marine CH-53s Resupply Ballistic Submarine In Pacific

No More Silent Service As Marine CH-53s Resupply Ballistic Submarine In Pacific No More Silent Service As Marine CH-53s Resupply Ballistic Submarine In Pacific

By Joseph Trevithick

May 17 3:48 PM EDT

Ohio Ballistic Missile Submarine To Visit Korea For First Time In 40 Years: Reports (Updated)

Ohio Ballistic Missile Submarine To Visit Korea For First Time In 40 Years: Reports (Updated) Ohio Ballistic Missile Submarine To Visit Korea For First Time In 40 Years: Reports (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 26 2:21 PM EDT

Prized Ohio Guided Missile Submarines Will Be Gone From Navy By 2028

Prized Ohio Guided Missile Submarines Will Be Gone From Navy By 2028 Prized Ohio Guided Missile Submarines Will Be Gone From Navy By 2028

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 19 1:06 PM EDT

Australia will buy up to five Virginia class submarines from the US.

Australia Will Buy At Least Three U.S.-Made Virginia Class Submarines (Updated) Australia Will Buy At Least Three U.S.-Made Virginia Class Submarines (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Mar 13 4:21 PM EDT

Typhoon Class retired

Russia’s Last Giant Typhoon Class Submarine’s Fate May Finally Be Sealed Russia’s Last Giant Typhoon Class Submarine’s Fate May Finally Be Sealed

By Joseph Trevithick

Feb 7 10:22 AM EST

Russian Salvo Submarine Missile

Soviet Submarine Launched All Its Missiles In An Unprecedented Rehearsal For Armageddon Soviet Submarine Launched All Its Missiles In An Unprecedented Rehearsal For Armageddon

By Matus Smutny

Jan 30 7:26 PM EST

American, British Ballistic Missile Submarines Join For Highly Unusual Show Of Force

American, British Ballistic Missile Submarines Join For Highly Unusual Show Of Force American, British Ballistic Missile Submarines Join For Highly Unusual Show Of Force

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 13 9:21 PM EST

Another U.S. Ballistic Missile Submarine’s Movements Peculiarly Publicized

Another U.S. Ballistic Missile Submarine’s Movements Peculiarly Publicized Another U.S. Ballistic Missile Submarine’s Movements Peculiarly Publicized

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 28 5:44 PM EST

Second U.S. Ballistic Missile Submarine Makes Unusual Appearance In Just Two Weeks

Second U.S. Ballistic Missile Submarine Makes Unusual Appearance In Just Two Weeks Second U.S. Ballistic Missile Submarine Makes Unusual Appearance In Just Two Weeks

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 1 1:49 PM EDT