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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
Oct 9 12:49 PM EDT
The Washington Times first disclosed on July 16, 2004, that China had developed a new Yuan-class conventionally powered submarine in secret.

Chinese Submarine That Sunk Had Exotic Hybrid Nuclear Powerplant: Report

By Thomas Newdick
Oct 2 1:38 PM EDT
The mysterious incident at China’s Wuchang Shipyard in the spring of this year resulted in the sinking of the country’s latest nuclear-powered attack submarine, according to U.S. officials.

China’s New Nuclear Submarine Sank During Mysterious Incident In Wuhan: Report

By Thomas Newdick
Sep 26 7:01 PM EDT
India has reportedly introduced to service its second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, or SSBN, INS Arighat, marking a significant development in the country’s burgeoning strategic nuclear capability. The new submarine, armed with indigenously developed ballistic missiles, is understood to incorporate improvements over its predecessor, although India’s SSBN fleet, and its nuclear forces in general, continue to be hugely outstripped by those of China, its main strategic rival.

India’s Improved Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine Enters Service

By Thomas Newdick
Aug 29 6:23 PM EDT
The War Zone has learned new details about the Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous undersea vehicle in an interview with Dr. Shane Arnott, Senior Vice President for Engineering at Anduril and the company's maritime lead.

Everything We Just Learned About The Ghost Shark Uncrewed Submarine

By Joseph Trevithick
Aug 23 2:48 PM EDT
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
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.

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

By Thomas Newdick
Aug 12 8:06 PM EDT
The USS Florida nuclear powered guided missile submarine returned to its homepart in Kings Bay July 27, 2024 after 727 days at sea.

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

By Howard Altman
Jul 31 6:45 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

By Thomas Newdick
Jul 29 5:36 PM EDT
Satellite imagery shows curious activity, including a cluster of crane barges, at a prominent shipyard in China over a period of several days in June 2024.

Odd Activity At Chinese Submarine Shipyard Draws Interest

By Joseph Trevithick
Jul 18 7:38 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

By Thomas Newdick
Jun 26 2:30 PM EDT
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

By Joseph Trevithick
Jun 25 1:57 PM EDT
Russia is now using the Sea of Azov to launch missiles act Ukraine.

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Now Launching Kalibr Cruise Missiles From The Sea Of Azov

By Howard Altman
Jun 22 4:16 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

By Thomas Newdick
Jun 18 3:11 PM EDT
Type 074 sunk by wake homing torpedo by the Chinese Navy.

Chinese Submarine’s Torpedo Destroys Amphibious Landing Ship During Exercise

By Tyler Rogoway
Jun 17 7:27 AM EDT
The Los Angeles class fast attack nuclear submarine USS Helena arrived in Gitmo as one of Russia’s most advanced nuclear subs made a Havana port call.

U.S. And Russian Nuclear Submarines Visit Cuba At The Same Time

By Howard Altman
Jun 13 6:30 PM EDT