Submarines

Conventional and remote/autonomous subsurface vessels

Japan orders fourth Taigei-class sub

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...