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Russian Submarine Struck by Storm Shadow Missile Completes Hull Repair

July 18, 2024 @ 06:57 AM

Video The diesel-electric submarine Rostov-on-Don (Project 636

Sea Trials Commence for the French Navy’s Nuclear Attack Submarine ‘Tourville’

July 13, 2024 @ 07:57 AM

Video The sea trials of the nuclear attack submarine (SNA) Tourville built under France's Barracuda program overseen by the Directorate General for Armaments (DGA), commenced on July 12

South Korea Starts Constructing Second Jangbogo-Ⅲ Batch-Ⅱ Submarine

July 12, 2024 @ 08:32 AM

South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the second Jangbogo-Ⅲ Batch-Ⅱ submarine on July 12 at Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd

China Offers Indonesia Submarine Being Built for Thailand

July 5, 2024 @ 08:09 AM

Video China is reportedly offering to sell Indonesia a half-built Yuan-class submarine originally ordered by Thailand, with the flexibility to include a German-made engine if desired by Jakarta

Italian Navy Orders Fourth Fincantieri U212NFS Submarine

June 29, 2024 @ 04:33 AM

The Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière dArmement (OCCAR) has exercised an option to build the fourth new-generation submarine under the U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) program for the Italian Navy. The

China to Manufacture More of Nuclear-powered Submarines over Conventional Ones

June 19, 2024 @ 08:52 AM

China has shifted its submarine manufacturing focus towards nuclear-powered vessels, prioritizing them over conventional diesel-electric propulsion. “The force is now emphasizing the development of nuclear-powered boats while still maintaining conventional ones,” Wen Xuexing, a captain at a submarine detachment of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, said

Huntington Ingalls, Babcock Form Joint Venture to Support AUKUS Submarine Program

June 18, 2024 @ 11:51 AM

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and Babcock have announced the formation of a new joint venture, H&B Defence, aimed at accelerating the development of sovereign capabilities for the AUKUS conventional armed, nuclear-powered submarine program. HII is known for designing, building, and maintaining the U

Australia Approves Next Phase of Collins Class Submarine Life Extension

June 6, 2024 @ 07:35 AM

The Australian government is committing $4-5 billion to a life-of-type extension program for its Collins class submarines, ensuring they maintain a strong strike and deterrence capability. HMAS Farncomb will be the first of the six Collins class submarines to undergo this program, with sustainment and capability enhancements starting in 2026 at Osborne in South Australia

Hanwha Ocean Forges Tripartite Partnership for Canadian Patrol Submarine Project

June 5, 2024 @ 07:12 AM

Hanwha Ocean has solidified collaboration agreements with three Canadian companies - CAE Inc., Curtiss-Wright Indal Technologies, and GASTOPS - to pursue involvement in the upcoming Canadian Patrol Submarine Project competition

Spain’s Navantia Participates in Six EDF 2023 Projects Valued at €520M

May 31, 2024 @ 05:03 AM

Navantia, the Spanish state-owned shipbuilding company, will be involved in six research and development projects funded by the 2023 European Defence Fund (EDF). The European Commission has announced the selection of these projects, which have a combined value of €520 million

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