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

By Joseph Trevithick

Aug 22 5:45 PM EDT

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 China’s Latest Submarine Features X-Shaped Stern

By Thomas Newdick

Jul 29 5:36 PM EDT

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

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 26 2:30 PM EDT

Collins class submarines will not get Tomahawk land attack cruise missile capabilities.

Australia Won’t Arm Collins Class Submarines With Tomahawks Australia Won’t Arm Collins Class Submarines With Tomahawks

By Howard Altman

Jun 5 6:25 PM EDT

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 Submarine Decoy Appears On Russian Naval Base Pier

By Joseph Trevithick

Mar 20 2:30 PM EDT

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 Dutch Choose French Design For New Tomahawk-Armed Submarines

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 15 4:42 PM EDT

Our Best Look At Taiwan’s First Homegrown Submarine

Our Best Look At Taiwan’s First Homegrown Submarine Our Best Look At Taiwan’s First Homegrown Submarine

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 27 4:53 PM EST

Spanish submarine Isaac Peral conducts inert torpedo tests at Cartagena Naval Base

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

By Oliver Parken

Feb 8 6:15 PM EST

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

By Thomas Newdick

Jan 31 8:55 PM EST

Russian Submarine struck crimea damage

Russian Submarine Shows Massive Damage After Ukrainian Strike Russian Submarine Shows Massive Damage After Ukrainian Strike

By Thomas Newdick

Sep 18 12:56 PM EDT

North Korea Nuclear Missile Submarine

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

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 7 8:31 PM EDT

Kilo Class Pump Jet

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

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 28 1:01 PM EDT

VIRGINIA_CLASS_SSN

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

By Thomas Newdick, Joseph Trevithick

Jun 10 2:33 PM EDT

New Chinese Diesel-Electric Submarine Breaks Cover

New Chinese Diesel-Electric Submarine Breaks Cover New Chinese Diesel-Electric Submarine Breaks Cover

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 8 6:58 PM EST

Our First Look At Israel’s New Dakar Class Submarine Reveals A Very Peculiar Feature

Our First Look At Israel’s New Dakar Class Submarine Reveals A Very Peculiar Feature Our First Look At Israel’s New Dakar Class Submarine Reveals A Very Peculiar Feature

By Thomas Newdick

Jan 20 4:06 PM EST

The Navy Isn’t Prepared To Face The Growing Diesel Submarine Threat

The Navy Isn’t Prepared To Face The Growing Diesel Submarine Threat The Navy Isn’t Prepared To Face The Growing Diesel Submarine Threat

By Kevin Noonan

Nov 3 3:20 PM EDT