Russian Nuclear Submarine Broke Down In Danish Waters
The Danish Navy described the situation as “dramatic” as the submarine Orel drifted towards its territory following an unknown propulsion malfunction.
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Russian Submarine Sets Off Alarm Bells After Surfacing Near Alaska Amid Rash Of Posturing (Updated)
Russia is holding its largest naval drills in the Pacific in recent memory as the U.S. Navy’s big RIMPAC wargames are underway.
Entire Crew Of A Russian Nuclear Submarine Is In Quarantine After COVID-19 Exposure
The entire crew of the Russian Oscar II class guided missile submarine Orel is in quarantine after possible COVID-19 exposure.
Watch Russian Submariners Train To Escape A Burning Submarine Through A Torpedo Tube
The official television channel of Russia’s Ministry of Defense recently offered a look at emergency drill onboard the Project 949A Oscar II class nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine Tver. These types of drills are routine, but there is no doubt some added emphasis within the Russian Navy on this kind of preparedness following the fire onboard the spy submarine Losharik earlier this year that killed 14 sailors.
Analyzing The First Images Of Russia’s Huge Doomsday Torpedo Carrying Special Missions Sub
Just the other day, Russia launched the world’s longest submarine, the shadowy K-139 Belgorod, a modified Oscar II-class boat, which is set to become the country’s first operational launch platform for the Poseidon nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed long-range torpedo/unmanned undersea vehicle, as well as serve as an intelligence gathering platform and a mothership for smaller manned and unmanned submarines.