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North Korea’s First Nuclear Powered Missile Submarine is Revealed
North Korea has unveiled its first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), according to state media. Leader Kim Jong-Un was shown touring the construction facility which marks a significan...
North Korea shows first domestically built nuclear submarine
North Korea has displayed what it claims is its first domestically built nuclear-powered submarine at Pongdae Shipyard during leader Kim Jong Un's visit. The vessel is reported to be an 8,700-ton stra...
North Korea’s nuclear sub reveal jolts US-Russia-China dynamics
North Korea's announcement of completing its first nuclear-powered submarine hull marks a significant advancement in leader Kim Jong Un's military strategy and escalates tensions among the U.S., Russi...
US to grant South Korea exception on nuclear submarine fuel supply
South Korea and the United States are in talks to formalize an agreement that would allow South Korea to construct nuclear-powered submarines. National security adviser Wi Sung-lac announced this duri...
Arihant Class Nuclear-Powered Submarine S4* Likely To Be Named INS Arisudan
The fourth Arihant-class nuclear-powered submarine, designated S4*, is anticipated to become known as INS Arisudan within the Indian Navy. Launched by India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on October...
Nuclear Subs SSBNs: Engineering Under Crushing Pressure
The development of nuclear submarines represents one of the most challenging engineering tasks, comparable in complexity to jet engine design due to the stringent requirements for a compact yet highly...
Indian Navy's 4th SSBN (S4*) Has An Indigenous Content of Over 80%
The Indian Navy has launched its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, code-named S4*, with over 80% indigenous content. The submarine was launched on October 16, 2024, at the Ship Build...
The Advanced Technology Vessel Project (ATVP) Initiates Construction of The First Two Units of S5 SSBNs
India's Advanced Technology Vessel Project has begun construction on its first two units of the S5-class SSBNs, enhancing India's sea-based nuclear deterrent capacity. These submarines are significant...
India’s 4th SSBN (S4*) Enters Sea Trials
India has launched its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), codenamed S4*, which will undergo sea trials after fitting-out at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam. This deve...
Russia’s New Laika-class Nuclear Submarine Could Fire Hypersonic Missiles
The article discusses Russia's upcoming fifth-generation submarine, the Laika (Husky) class, planned for deployment around 2030 to enhance its underwater military capabilities. The sub is designed to ...
Is North Korea’s new nuclear sub reveal a bid to counter US-South Korean naval power?
North Korea has unveiled details of its first nuclear-powered submarine under construction through state media, with images showing leader Kim Jong-un inspecting the vessel along with his wife and dau...
Morning Brief: Fallen Iowa National Guard Soldiers to Be Honored, Zelenskyy Flags China Satellite Role in Russia Attacks, North Korea Shows Progress on Nuclear Submarine
The morning news briefing highlights the planned honors for fallen soldiers of the Iowa National Guard, a statement by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding the potential involvement of Ch...
India's Nuclear Subs (SSBNs) Unlock True Potential with K-15 Missile
India successfully conducted a test firing of the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from the INS Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal. This SLBM has a range of 3,500 kilometers and marks an imp...
Astute-Class vs. Virginia-Class: Battle for the Title of Best NATO Nuclear Attack Submarine
This article compares Britain's Astute-class and America's Virginia-class nuclear attack submarines in terms of key performance metrics such as displacement, speed, depth, sensors, stealth, and payloa...
Russia Confirms Development of Fifth-Generation Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine
Russia has officially confirmed its development of a fifth-generation strategic nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine during the 125th anniversary celebrations of the Rubin Central Design Bureau...
North Korea’s Kim Visits Nuclear Subs as Putin Hails ‘Invincible’ Bond
Images released by North Korean state media (KCNA) depict leader Kim Jong Un visiting a purported 8,700-tonne submarine at an indoor construction site. Accompanied by officials and his daughter Kim Ju...
UK to restart nuclear submarine defuelling in 2026
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced plans to restart the defuelling process for decommissioned nuclear-powered submarines in 2026. This development follows ongoing preparations at specialized doc...
Drones fly over French strategic nuclear submarine base, media report
Drones reportedly flew over a strategic nuclear submarine base in France, according to media outlet Liberation. The incident led to standard security measures being taken, which typically involve jamm...
Only 6 countries have nuclear submarines. Does Europe need more?
A defence expert discusses whether Europe should acquire more nuclear-powered submarines due to rising tensions with Russia....
Faslane nuclear base tugboats may be built in China
Tugboats for supporting operations at the UK's nuclear submarine base at Faslane may be constructed in China as part of a major base services replacement programme....