Submarines
The Royal Navy’s New Astute-class Submarine Is Nearing Active Service
The Astute-class boats, are the largest and most advanced attack submarines ever built for the Royal Navy.
The Navy’s Virginia-Class Submarines Are Getting an Upgrade
Equipped with MK48 heavy torpedoes and Tomahawk cruise missiles, fast-attack subs like the Virginia-class can rain terror on an adversary fleet.
Japan’s I-19 Submarine was a Nightmare for the U.S. Navy in WWII
Despite the successes of the I-19 in the war, Japan was never able to connect these victories with a larger strategy for defeating the Americans and their allies.
Iran’s Tareq-class Submarines Were Built for Exactly One Thing
If Iranian threats of a preemptive strike against American military assets are to be believed, it seems obvious that the target of such a strike would be Diego Garcia. Here’s...
Why It’s Time for the U.S. Navy to Take Iran’s Submarine Threat Seriously
The combination of stealth, maneuverability, and firepower makes the Ghadir-class a dangerous threat in specific contexts, particularly in ambush scenarios or anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) strategies.
The Navy Was Never the Same After the USS Thresher Submarine Disaster
The Thresher incident remains one of the most tragic days in the Navy’s history as 129 sailors and crew perished.
Russia’s New Yasen-M Submarine to Carry Zircon Hypersonic Missiles
The impressive Zircon missile is expected to become the norm for future vessels, including the Yasen-class.
A Russian Kilo II Submarine Launches Kalibr Missiles Near Japan
Russia’s Kilo-class vessels represent some of the most successful naval programs in modern history.
NR-1: This Tiny Vessel Ruthlessly Hunted Soviet Nuclear Submarines
Her slowness notwithstanding, one of the most remarkable features of NR-1 was her maneuverability.
The USS Ohio Is Returning to the Pacific
Originally, the USS Ohio was a ballistic missile submarine and was tasked with carrying nuclear warheads as part of the Navy’s maritime nuclear deterrent.
Britain’s New “Dreadnought” Nuclear Submarine Will Soon Become a Reality
The Royal Navy plans to operate the four new Dreadnought-class submarines for at least 30 years.
Operation Barney: How WWII U.S. Navy Submarines Took Vengence on Japan
Operation Barney was conceptualized by Vice Admiral Lockwood to avenge the loss of Wahoo and her intrepid crew.