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Russia has launched the first of its new Project 08951 class of nuclear-powered submarine, named Khabarovsk, which is intended to be armed with the Poseidon nuclear-powered, nuclear-tipped, ultra-long-endurance torpedo. At this stage, details of the new submarine remain scarce, but its completion, though long delayed, reflects the continued priority Moscow is assigning to strategic weapons systems, including novel ones without direct comparison.
Nuclear Guided Missile Submarines (SSGNs)

Russia’s New Nuclear Torpedo-Carrying Submarine Has Been Launched

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Nov 3, 2025

The epicenter of a huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake that occurred early this morning off the coast of Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami waves across the Pacific, was only around 75 miles away from a cluster of key Russian naval bases.
Oscar Class

Questions Swirl Around Status Of Russian Nuclear Submarine Base After Historic Earthquake

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 30, 2025

The U.S. Navy has canceled a variant of its Razorback uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) designed to be launched and recovered via a standard submarine torpedo tube.
Ohio Class (SSGN variant)

Navy Cancels Nuclear Submarine Torpedo Tube-Launched And Recovered Underwater Drone (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 8, 2025

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine have now briefed TWZ and other reporters on the historic strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities last night, dubbed Operation Might Hammer.
Ohio Class (SSGN variant)

B-2 Strikes On Iran: What We Know About Operation Midnight Hammer (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jun 22, 2025

The Olavsvern complex.
Ohio Class (SSGN variant)

U.S. Navy Still Wants To Operate Out Of This Norwegian Submarine Cave, But A Deal Remains Elusive

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

Posted on Jan 9, 2025

The U.S. Navy's Ohio class guided missile submarine USS Michigan made notable use of uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUV) in the course of operations between October 2022 and January 2024 it has emerged. During that time, the boat and its crew completed at least three secretive "national security" missions, as well as ones involving special operations forces, "in hostile and challenging environments."
Ohio Class (SSGN variant)

Ohio Class Guided Missile Submarine Deployed Underwater Drones On Award Winning Secret Missions

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 9, 2025

The Ohio-class, guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) transits with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), not shown, on the Strait of Hormuz, Dec. 21. Philippine Sea is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce.
Ohio Class (SSGN variant)

U.S. Navy Rushes To Further Bolster Presence In Middle East

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Aug 13, 2024

The USS Florida nuclear powered guided missile submarine returned to its homepart in Kings Bay July 27, 2024 after 727 days at sea.
Ohio Class (SSGN variant)

Secretive Guided Missile Submarine USS Florida’s Leadership Talks About Their 727-Day Deployment

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 31, 2024

Russian nuclear submarine Kazan arrives in Cuba.
Yasen Class

Russia’s Kazan Advanced Nuclear Guided-Missile Submarine Has Arrived In Cuba

By Thomas Newdick and Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 12, 2024

Ship and flight tracking data shows that US and allied warships and aircraft have shadowing a Russian naval flotilla that includes an advanced Yasen-M class nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine as it head toward Cuba.
Yasen Class

Russian Naval Group Shadowed Off Florida By U.S., Allies (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 11, 2024

Prized Ohio Guided Missile Submarines Will Be Gone From Navy By 2028
Ohio Class (SSGN variant)

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 19, 2023

USS Florida
Ohio Class (SSGN variant)

Navy SEALs Boarding Submarine Via Osprey Seen In Stunning Photos

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Mar 18, 2023

V-22 Submarine
Ohio Class (SSGN variant)

This Photo of a V-22 Osprey Hovering Over a Nuclear Submarine Is Nuts

By Oliver Parken, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 27, 2022

Navy Sends A Message By Publicizing Guided Missile Submarine’s Mediterranean Presence
Ohio Class (SSGN variant)

Navy Sends A Message By Publicizing Guided Missile Submarine’s Mediterranean Presence

By Brett Tingley

Updated on Jan 20, 2022

Russia Says It Has Test Fired Hypersonic Cruise Missiles From A Submarine For The First Time (Updated)
Yasen Class

Russia Says It Has Test Fired Hypersonic Cruise Missiles From A Submarine For The First Time (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Oct 4, 2021

New Destroyer Task Force Established To Hunt Russian Submarines In The Atlantic
Yasen Class

New Destroyer Task Force Established To Hunt Russian Submarines In The Atlantic

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Sep 28, 2021