Tag: submarine
Vanguard Class Submarines
The Vanguard class submarines maintain the UK strategic nuclear deterrent force.
Astute Class Submarines
The construction of Astute class attack submarines is ongoing, in April 2017 MOD announced the conclusion of negotiation of the contract to build the Agamemnon, the sixth of seven Astute class attack submarines that will cost £1.4 billion.
DCNS Selected to Build 12 Shortfin Barracuda Stealth Submarines in Australia
France has beaten Japan and Germany to win an Australian mega-deal to build a fleet of 12 new submarines in Australia, for the Australian Navy SEA 1000 program. The decision was formally announced by Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull today.
Taiwan set to design, build new, indigenous submarines
Taiwan's Defense ministry has approved the guidelines for the design and construction of an indigenous submarine. Design and development is slated to begin in 2016 and span over four years at a total cost of about US$95 million.
How mature is PyongYang’s submarine launched missile program?
North Korea recently conducted a test of an ejection launcher that U.S. intelligence agencies assess is part of Pyongyang’s recently discovered submarine-launched ballistic missile program. Despite those alleged facts, analysts question the maturity of the North Korean missile submarine program.
India clears $13 Billion for new submarines, missiles, aircraft and armored...
India has cleared today a bulk of defense projects worth $13 billion in a bid to boost the country's national defense preparedness, the Indian...
DCNS outlines an AIP design based on the nuclear powered Barracuda
DCNS is introducing the SMX Ocean - a new submarine concept based on the hull of the nuclear powered 'Barracuda' - the next generation SSN of the French Navy. The SMX Ocean will be fitted with a conventional propulsion system (SSK) with AIP technology.
U.S. Navy orders Block IV Virginia Class submarines worth $17 billion
The U.S. Navy awarded General Dynamics Electric Boats a record $17.645 billion contract today, Funding the construction of 10 new SSN 774 Virginia-class Block...
A Range of Diver Delivery Vehicles Debut at DSEI 2013
A range of Swimmer Delivery Vehicles (SDVs) known as The SEAL Pod was introduced today at DSEI 2013 by James Fisher Defence (JFD), a...
Israel’s Navy Receives the Fifth Dolphin Submarine
Israel received today the fifth Dolphin-Class submarine. "INS Rahav" will arrive in Israel during the course of 2013, upon the completion and installation of its relevant systems.
India Tests BrahMos Missile Launch From an Underwater Platform
India successfully carried out the maiden test firing of a submarine-launched BrahMos missile, lunching the 290 km-range supersonic missile from a submerged ponton simulating a submarine launcher.
Submarine HMS Ambush commissioned into the Royal Navy
The Royal Navy's latest, most advanced attack submarine was commissioned into the Royal Navy on Friday, 1 March 2013, during a ceremony at Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde.
12 New Submarines to be Assembled in South Australia
Australian Minister for Defence Stephen Smith announced today that the Government is committed to acquiring 12 new submarines to be assembled in South Australia. He added that this commitment will be reinforced as part of the 2013 Defence White Paper.
Improved Kilo Class Submarines Fulfill Russian Domestic, International Demand for Conventional...
The third Varshavyanka class submarine was laid down today at the Admiralty Shipyard in St. Petersburg. Upon completion the 'Stary Oskol' submarine will join the Russia’s Black Sea Fleet by 2016.
