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A top U.S. general testified before Congress that Greenland is hugely important to U.S. national security because it is a key landmass for tracking Russian nuclear submarines.
Submarines

Greenland “Absolutely Critical” For Hunting Russian Submarines: Top U.S. General In Europe

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 3, 2025

Submarine Surveillance System That’s Rapidly Deployable, Unpredictable Unveiled By Anduril
Submarines

Submarine Surveillance System That’s Rapidly Deployable, Unpredictable Unveiled By Anduril

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 3, 2025

President Donald Trump, through his pick to be the next Secretary of the Navy, has thrust long-running criticisms of what is commonly called "running rust" on American warships back into the mainstream limelight.
Submarines

Warships Caked In Rust Prompting Late Night Trump Texts To Navy Secretary Nominee

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 28, 2025

The Marines have been sent to Finland to help protect undersea cables.
Submarines

Drone-Equipped U.S. Marines Now Helping Protect Baltic Sea Submarine Cables

By Howard Altman

Updated on Feb 21, 2025

A detail model has provided what’s likely our best idea of how the U.K. Royal Navy’s new Dreadnought class nuclear ballistic submarine, or SSBN will appear. The four Dreadnought ‘bombers’ represent one of the most important U.K. defense programs for many years and it’s notable to see how many advanced features the design includes, as the Royal Navy seeks to find the optimum balance between speed, stealth, and firepower. The four new SSBNs will replace the Vanguard class that entered service in the 1990s.
Boomers (SSBNs)

Our Best Look Yet At Britain’s New Dreadnought Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Design

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 31, 2025

Royal Navy warships tracked a suspected Russian spy ship as it sailed through waters close to the UK. Yantar, believed to be used by the Russian Navy for intelligence gathering, was shadowed by HMS Somerset and HMS Tyne. Somerset covertly launched her Merlin helicopter, which used its powerful sensors to locate the Russian ship as it made its way north towards the English Channel. The Type 23 frigate closed in on Yantar’s location and intercepted it in the entrance to the Channel – south of the traffic separation scheme at Ushant, near France. The Plymouth-based warship took over monitoring duties from NATO allies after they shadowed Yantar in waters close to France. Somerset used her cutting-edge radars and sensors to report on every move during the operation, as she maintained a close distance to Yantar through the Channel and the Strait of Dover. Patrol ship Tyne was also monitoring the Yantar – last in waters around the UK in November when its activities were monitored by several Royal Navy units.
Nuclear Attack Submarines (SSNs)

Royal Navy Nuclear Submarine Surfaced Next To Russian Spy Ship To Send A Clear Message

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 23, 2025

The U.S. Navy's Orca UUV.
Submarines

What The Navy’s Massive Orca Submarine Drone Is Actually Capable Of

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

Posted on Jan 14, 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

USS Jack H. Lucas
Virginia Class

Cost Of Navy’s Newest Arleigh Burke Destroyers Is Ballooning

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

Posted on Jan 8, 2025

The New Year's deck log poem is a longstanding Navy tradition.
Submarines

How Sailor Poets Take Over U.S. Navy Deck Logs On New Year’s Day

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

Posted on Dec 31, 2024

Jimmy Carter on a submarine.
USS Jimmy Carter

The Time Navy Lt. Jimmy Carter Was Lowered Into A Partially Melted-Down Nuclear Reactor

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

Posted on Dec 30, 2024

Navy’s Future E-130J TACAMO ‘Doomsday Plane’ Seen In New Rendering
Boomers (SSBNs)

Navy’s Future E-130J TACAMO ‘Doomsday Plane’ Seen In New Rendering

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 19, 2024

The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) arrives onboard U.S. Naval Base Guam, Nov 26. Minnesota, the first Virginia-class fast-attack submarine to be forward deployed to Guam, joins four Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines forward deployed in the Pacific. Regarded as apex predators of the sea, Guam's fast-attack submarines serve at the tip of the spear, helping to reaffirm the submarine forces' forward-deployed presence in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Wolpert)
Virginia Class

Submarine Presence In Guam Gets Boost With Its First Forward-Based Virginia-Class

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

Updated on Nov 26, 2024

Submarine launches tomahawk cruise missile.
Nuclear Attack Submarines (SSNs)

Pros And Cons Of The Navy’s Controversial Submarine-Launched Nuclear Cruise Missile

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

Posted on Nov 21, 2024

Giant Uncrewed Submarine Put Forward By Chinese Shipbuilder, Possibly Linked To Existing Design
Diesel-Electric Submarines

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 14, 2024

A fire has ripped through the BAE Systems’ nuclear submarine shipyard in Cumbria, England, where the U.K. Royal Navy’s Dreadnought class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), among others are being built. While the cause of the blaze is yet to be determined, it comes at a time of increasing concern about Russian-inspired sabotage activities across Europe.
Boomers (SSBNs)

Cause Of Fire At UK’s Critical Nuclear Submarine Shipyard Still Unclear

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Oct 30, 2024

We have now gotten our first look at the Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous undersea vehicle (XL-AUV) underwater thanks to the Autonomous Warrior 2024 maritime autonomous capabilities demonstration in Australia.
Submarines

Our First Look At The Ghost Shark Uncrewed Submarine Underwater

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Oct 25, 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. (
Boomers (SSBNs)

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Oct 9, 2024

The Washington Times first disclosed on July 16, 2004, that China had developed a new Yuan-class conventionally powered submarine in secret.
Nuclear Attack Submarines (SSNs)

Chinese Submarine That Sunk Had Exotic Hybrid Nuclear Powerplant: Report

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Oct 2, 2024

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.
Nuclear Attack Submarines (SSNs)

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Sep 26, 2024

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.
Boomers (SSBNs)

India’s Improved Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine Enters Service

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Aug 29, 2024

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.
Submarines

Everything We Just Learned About The Ghost Shark Uncrewed Submarine

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Aug 23, 2024

Australia To Help Maintain Visiting U.S. Nuclear Submarine For The First Time
Diesel-Electric Submarines

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Aug 22, 2024

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

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.
Diesel-Electric Submarines

China’s Latest Submarine Features X-Shaped Stern

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jul 29, 2024

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.
Submarines

Odd Activity At Chinese Submarine Shipyard Draws Interest

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 18, 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.
Diesel-Electric Submarines

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jun 26, 2024

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.
Ohio Class

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 25, 2024

Russia is now using the Sea of Azov to launch missiles act Ukraine.
Submarines

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 22, 2024

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.
Boomers (SSBNs)

Chinese Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine Surfaces In Taiwan Strait

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jun 18, 2024

Type 074 sunk by wake homing torpedo by the Chinese Navy.
Submarines

Chinese Submarine’s Torpedo Destroys Amphibious Landing Ship During Exercise

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jun 17, 2024

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.
Nuclear Attack Submarines (SSNs)

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

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 13, 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

Collins class submarines will not get Tomahawk land attack cruise missile capabilities.
Diesel-Electric Submarines

Australia Won’t Arm Collins Class Submarines With Tomahawks

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 5, 2024

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)
Ohio Class

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

By Oliver Parken

Posted on May 9, 2024

Ghost Shark is being jointly developed and funded by a partnership between Defence and Anduril Australia, and will become Mission Zero (0) for the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA).
Submarines

Australia’s Ghost Shark Uncrewed Submarine Breaks Cover

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Apr 18, 2024

What looks to be a counter-drone armor screen has appeared on the conning tower of the Russian nuclear ballistic missile submarine Tula.
Submarines

Russian Submarines Now Appear To Be Getting Anti-Drone “Cope Cages”

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 21, 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.
Kilo Class

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.
Diesel-Electric Submarines

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
Diesel-Electric Submarines

Our Best Look At Taiwan’s First Homegrown Submarine

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 27, 2024

Royal Navy Trident Ballistic Missile Fails Test Launch For Second Time In A Row
Boomers (SSBNs)

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 21, 2024

Spanish submarine Isaac Peral conducts inert torpedo tests at Cartagena Naval Base
Diesel-Electric Submarines

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

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Feb 8, 2024

NEW LADA CLASS
Diesel-Electric Submarines

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

WWII U-boats pictured amid the ruins of the Elbe II U-boat shelter
Submarines

How Entombed U-boats Were Re-discovered Decades After WWII

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Jan 17, 2024

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

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 10, 2024

The US Navy recently conducted the first end-to-end test of a uncrewed underwater vehicle that can be launched and recovered via a standard torpedo tube.
Virginia Class

Navy Submarine Just Tested A Torpedo Tube-Recovered Drone

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 12, 2023

The diesel-hydraulic/diesel-electric submarine USS Salmon at sea
Submarines

The Extraordinary Tale Of USS Salmon’s Escape From Destruction

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Dec 1, 2023

The Navy wants to demonstrate the ability to use a uncrewed underwater vehicle to launch and recover a drone that can operate underwater and in the air.
Submarines

Uncrewed Submarine Will Launch, Recover Drone That Can Swim, Fly

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 13, 2023

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

This Buoy Helps Ballistic Missile Submarines Get Nuclear Strike Orders

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 1, 2023

Still of sonar data captured by the Peruvian Navy during SIFOREX 2023
Submarines

Sonar Images Show A Submarine Playing Dead On The Sea Floor

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Oct 25, 2023

Yellow Submarine discotech
Submarines

The Bizarre Backstory Of Croatia’s Yellow Submarine Nightclub

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Oct 5, 2023

Taiwan submarine
Submarines

Taiwan Launches First Domestically Built Submarine

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Sep 28, 2023

Russian Submarine struck crimea damage
Kilo Class

Russian Submarine Shows Massive Damage After Ukrainian Strike

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Sep 18, 2023

SEVASTOPOL ATTACK
Submarines

Russian Submarine, Landing Ship Struck In Attack On Sevastopol

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Sep 13, 2023

Royal Navy Long Patrol Vanguard SSBN
Boomers (SSBNs)

Vanguard Submarine Arrives Home Absolutely Caked In Algae

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Sep 12, 2023

North Korea Nuclear Missile Submarine
Diesel-Electric Submarines

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

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Sep 8, 2023

INS DRAKON
Submarines

Latest Israeli Submarine’s Big Sail Seen In New Images

By Matus Smutny

Posted on Aug 3, 2023

The US Navy has achieved initial operational capability with its new Dry Combat Submersible.
Submarines

Navy SEAL’s Long-Awaited ‘Dry’ Mini-Submarine Capability Has Finally Arrived

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 24, 2023

USS connecticut Puget Sound repair drydock
Seawolf Class

Badly Damaged Nuclear Submarine USS Connecticut Seen In New Images

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jul 13, 2023

Perle Submarine Fire Return To Service
Submarines

French ‘Franken-Submarine’ Returns To Service Years After Fire

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 7, 2023

Australian 'nuke' sailors set to graduate.
Nuclear Attack Submarines (SSNs)

First Australian Submariners Set To Graduate From U.S. Navy’s Nuke School

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jun 27, 2023