Japan orders fourth Taigei-class sub
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commissioned the fourth of its Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarines (SSK), which feature better detection and anti-detection capabilities...
The case for UK’s nuclear naval upgrade
In this article, we counter some of the arguments frequently presented by those campaigning for the UK to abandon its nuclear deterrent, Navy Lookout...
China claims new anti-sub technology
Could China’s new magnetic wake detection technology mark the end of stealth submarine warfare? Reports on recent Chinese research suggests it might, the Eurasian...
New UK submarine support hub
The Submarine Availability Support Hub is the latest in a string of government investments in submarine warfare, Shephard Media reports.
The UK Government, one of...
Surprise new Chinese submarine
China's incredible naval expansion and modernization continues. The latest surprise is yet another new and unexplained submarine. The boat, whose designation is unknown, has...
AUKUS: Eastern states must step up
By Edward Cavanough and Peter Dean*
The AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine partnership has now survived the bumpy inauguration of Donald Trump as US president. It has...
AUKUS: an officer for the times
It’s rare to find a naval officer with experience in two allied navies, let alone three. But for Royal Australian Navy Capt. Stephen Hussey,...
UK’s large nuclear submarine contract
A £9 billion contract between the Ministry of Defence and Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd has been announced, securing the future of the Royal Navy’s nuclear...
Russia’s weaker Mediterranean presence
The Russian Navy is significantly weakened in the Mediterranean. The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria has denied them their permanent base there....
Mysterious new Chinese N-sub
By Dr. Sarah Kirchberger and CAPT Christopher P. Carlson, USN (Ret)*
On September 27, 2024, news broke that a previously unreported new type of Chinese...