NATO States Weighing New Underwater Drones
Several European members of NATO are considering buying new high-endurance underwater drones for their navies to protect critical…
North Korea Warns US Over Nuclear Weapon ‘Domino’ Effect
North Korea has warned that U.S. approval for the South to build a nuclear-powered submarine will set off…
How NATO Got Its Hands on Russia’s ‘Black Hole’ Kilo-Class Submarine
Key Points and Summary – Poland’s lone submarine, the Kilo-class ORP Orzel, is an aging Soviet “black hole”…
U.S. and South Korea discuss jointly building nuclear-powered submarines
The U.S. and South Korea are in private negotiations to jointly build nuclear-powered submarines for both navies, a…
India Leases Russia’s ‘Stealth’ Nuclear Attack Submarines
Key Points and Summary – India is leasing Russian Akula-class nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) as a “cost-effective stopgap”…
China’s ‘Bizarre’ Type 041: New Sub Will Use ‘Hybrid’ Nuclear-AIP in ‘Radical’ Design
Key Points and Summary – China’s Type 039A Yuan-class submarine is an “ultra-quiet” attack boat equipped with Air-Independent…
China and Russia conduct joint sub patrols — should America worry?
Chinese and Russian submarines have conducted a joint patrol, in the latest step in a growing Sino-Russian partnership.…
Russia’s Nuclear-Armed Ballistic Missile Submarine Fleet Is Making A Comeback
Key Points and Summary – Russia is modernizing its naval power, shifting from large, Soviet-era vessels to a…
Russia’s Nuclear Attack Submarine Fleet: Ready to Fight NATO?
Key Points and Summary – Russia’s submarine force remains a potent and modernizing threat, even as its surface…
Germany and Canada announce deeper ties on critical minerals, defense – POLITICO
The countries’ economy ministers, looking toward that purpose, were set to sign an agreement on critical minerals, which…
The Astute-Class Submarine Has A Message for NATO and the Russian Navy
Key Points and Summary – The Royal Navy’s Astute-class is arguably the most advanced hunter-killer submarine ever built…
Finland charges suspected Russian shadow fleet ship crew over cable sabotage – POLITICO
The charges are the latest development in Finland’s investigation, which also led to the seizure of the Eagle…