Human Error Caused Submarine Explosion: Reports
Human error and “mishandling of equipment” is believed to have led to the fatal explosion aboard a Russian-built Indian navy submarine last week, according to local reports. The INS Sindhurakshak, a Kilo-class (Project 877 EKM) diesel-electric powered submarine sank on August 14 in Mumbai where it was moored after a series...
India May Lease Kilo-Class Russian Submarines
India is exploring the possibility of leasing a few kilo-class submarines from Russia, according to the Hindustan Times. After the recent INS Sindhurakshak blow up, the Indian Navys submarine arm is left with just 13 conventional submarines, with two under repair
Northrop Acoustic Nose Arrays for Indian Navy's Raytheon MK-54 Torpedo
The Indian Navy will procure acoustic nose arrays from Northrop Grumman for its recently acquired MK54 lightweight torpedoes. In 2012, India through a Foreign Military Sale awarded Raytheon a contract to obtain lightweight air-launched Mk-54 torpedoes
INS Sindhurakshak ‘Battle-Ready’ At The Time Of Explosion
The Russian shipyard in charge of the INS Sindhurakshaks overhaul and refit today issued a statement saying that the recent work on the sub has no connection to the explosion that occurred early Wednesday morning. “The vessel was battle-ready and technically sound,” an official at Zvezdochka shipyard told Interfax news agency...
Fire Started In Weapons Bay of Fully Armed Submarine
Indias newly upgraded kilo-class "battle-ready" submarine, the INS Sindhurakshak that was destroyed by a fire early Wednesday morning was reportedly fully-armed at the time of the incident. According to reports, the fire began in the weapons bay of the Russian-made submarine with torpedoes and missiles on board
Newly Refurbished Indian Submarine Gutted After Explosion
In a huge setback to the Indian Navy, the INS Sindhurakshak, Indias most advanced diesel-electric submarine was destroyed after an explosion broke out at a high-security military dockyard in Mumbai. According to reports, 18 Navy personnel are feared dead and the submerged half of the submarine is still under fire
South Korea Launches Fourth Submarine
South Korea yesterday launched its fourth 1,800-ton, 214-type submarine to boost its underwater warfare capabilities. The submarine was named after Kim Jwa-jin, the nation's famous general of independent forces during the period of the Japanese colonial rule of South Korea
Vietnam To Receive First Black Hole Submarine In November
Russia is expected to deliver the first Varshavyanka class of the six submarines to Vietnam in November, officials announced today. The Varshavyanka class (Project 636M) of diesel-electric submarines, dubbed by the U
Russia To Use Advanced Sensors For New Attack Submarine
Russia plans to use an advanced sonar system aboard the 885M Yasen-class attack submarine for early detection of enemies. The Novosibirsk, the third of eight Yasen-class boats (designated Graney-class by NATO), is to be laid down at the Sevmash shipyard near the White Sea on Friday
UK Advances Complex Submarine Program
The UK Ministry of Defense announced today that the Successor submarine programme will deliver the replacement for the Vanguard fleet of nuclear submarines. The project has now exited the concept design phase with the broad configuration of the submarine and its systems now understood
New Spanish Submarine Cannot Surface
The Spanish Navys brand new $2.2 billion submarine will stink like a stone, according to reports
German Navy Gets New Fuel Cell Submarine
ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions AG is now offering modern non-nuclear submarines after the very first one meant for the German Navy was named today. The U36 is the second boat of the second batch of HDW Class 212A submarines destined for operation in the German Navy, according to a statement
DARPA-backed Startup Speeds Up Production for Radar, Electronic Warfare Amplifiers
Poland to Deploy 96 'Tarantula' Robots in New Unmanned Troop Units
U.K. Orders 1,500 Sig Sauer MCX Rifles for Royal Marines
Indonesia Eyeing Italy's Retired "Garibaldi" Aircraft Carrier, Harrier Jets
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