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France's Third Barracuda Submarine Begins Nuclear Reactor Startup

April 25, 2024 @ 09:42 AM

The nuclear boiler room of the SNA Tourville, the third submarine in France's Barracuda series, initiated its nuclear propulsion reactor in Cherbourg on April 24, as announced by the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA). The nuclear boiler room for these submarines was developed under the project management of the CEA (Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission)
Construction Begins on France’s First 3G Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine

March 21, 2024 @ 04:21 AM

France's inaugural third-generation nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SNLE 3G) saw its steel cutting ceremony held at Naval Group's shipyard in Cherbourg on March 20, marking the commencement of the project. Launched in February 2021, the SNLE 3G (Sous-marin nucléaire lanceur dengins – 3rd generation) program for the French Navy integrates various entities, including the armed forces, the French defense procurement agency DGA, which oversees project management, the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) responsible for nuclear boilers, and Naval Group, managing overall project responsibilities for the submarines, in collaboration with TechnicAtome for nuclear boilers
First Sea Trial of French Nuclear Submarine, "Duguay-Trouin"

March 29, 2023 @ 06:22 AM

The second Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine Duguay-Trouin being built for the French Navy started sea trials on March 27, 2023. The submarine will now go through different trials to test its performances before its delivery, scheduled later this year
BAE Systems to Modernize USS Kearsarge Amphibious Assault Ship for $295M

December 13, 2022 @ 10:15 AM

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Indian Navy’s MiG-29K Crashes in Sea, Pilot Stable

October 12, 2022 @ 10:04 AM

An Indian Navy MiG-29K carrier-based multirole fighter jet crashed during a routine sortie off the Goa coast today after developing a technical malfunction. The Navy confirmed the accident in a Twitter post
Latest French Nuclear Attack Submarine's Reactor Started for First Time

October 3, 2022 @ 03:48 PM

The French Navy's nuclear attack submarine, SNA 'Duguay-Trouin,' started its nuclear 'boiler room' for the first time on September 30, ahead of sea trials and delivery to the navy in 2023.The nuclear submarine is currently being completed and tested in Cherbourg submarine base
Russians Attack Lutsk City Near Polish Border

March 11, 2022 @ 12:27 PM

Explosions were reported in a number of Ukrainian cities that were never targeted before -- including Lutsk, near the Polish border -- on Friday. The Russian strike in Lutsk targeted an airfield, Igor Polishchuk, the citys mayor, said in a
Why Did Australia Not Consider French Nuclear Submarines?

September 17, 2021 @ 01:42 PM

In announcing a security partnership with the U.S and the U
Iranian Navy’s Training & Logistics Vessel Sinks after Fire in Gulf of...

June 2, 2021 @ 08:43 AM

The Iranian Navys ‘Khark training and logistical ship has sunk in the Gulf of Oman off the coasts of the southern port of Jask after a fire Tuesday monring, the Navy announced. The Iranian Navys public relations department said in a statement that all crew on board the vessel have been disembarked and transferred to the coast after the fire broke out on the ‘Khark vessel, Fars News reported quoting a Navy statement
Second Fire in 2 Years Onboard India’s INS Vikramaditya Aircraft Carrier

May 8, 2021 @ 06:06 AM

A minor fire broke out onboard the Indian Navys

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