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Major new joint venture for SSN AUKUS

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The formation of a new joint venture (JV) – H&B Defence – by UK and US defence primes Babcock and HII as part of...

RAN sailors training at US submarine school

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RAN Sailors are now undertaking training at the US Naval Submarine School in Groton, Connecticut. The first cadre of nine sailors and the second...

What it takes to be a sub-mariner

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Australia needs at least 3000 submariners by the 2050s for its new nuclear submarine program, but only a rare few have what it takes...

First Collins Class life-of-type extension

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On 5 June it was announced that HMAS Farncomb will be the first of Australia’s six Collins class submarines to undergo sustainment and capability...

Russian N-sub to visit Cuba

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The top-modern, heavily armed, submarine is part of a Russian naval detachment of four ships that will stay in port of the Cuban capital...

Progress on French-Indonesian sub deal

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Following the contract signing on March 28, Indonesia is now preparing the financing scheme and production facilities for the domestic construction of two Scorpène...

Explanation for Chinese flare drop

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By Justin Burke* During the Cold War, it was not unheard of for Soviet ships to attempt to disrupt US naval operations by “shouldering” vessels,...

Ukraine’s new Black Sea sub

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Already severely battered, Russia could have concerns for its cruisers and patrol boats in the Black Sea, dayFREURO reports. Dominant thanks to its swarms...

Worker shortage threatens N-sub project

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Australia is facing a 75,000 worker shortage in four critical trades, placing alarming pressure on Australia’s submarine industry, according to freedom of information statistics...

SSN-AUKUS ready in late 2030s

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Britain’s new nuclear submarines will be operational from the late 2030s, replacing the current Astute Class, according to the British Government, UK Defence Journal...