New Chinese Submarine Featuring X-Form Rudders Spotted at Wuchang Shipyard
China is spotted to be working on a new crewed submarine featuring X-form rudders, marking a breakthrough in its rapidly advancing submarine program, which spans both nuclear and conventional vessels. Tom Shugart, an adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) and retired U
Russian Submarine Struck by Storm Shadow Missile Completes Hull Repair
Video The diesel-electric submarine Rostov-on-Don (Project 636
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Chief Considers Potential Introduction of Nuclear Submarines in South...
The chief of the U.S
Sea Trials Commence for the French Navy’s Nuclear Attack Submarine ‘Tourville’
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
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
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
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
PT PAL Indonesia, Naval Group Commence Collaboration on Scorpene Evolve Submarine Construction
PT PAL Indonesia and Naval Group have
China to Manufacture More of Nuclear-powered Submarines over Conventional Ones
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
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
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
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
France Receives First Griffon MEPAC Armored Vehicle
Philippine Vessels on Scientific Mission Harassed by Chinese Ships, Choppers
Schiebel Wins European Maritime Safety Agency Contract for S-100 UAS
Indian Army, Bharat Electronics Launch Indigenously Developed Battlefield Surveillance System
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U