Submarines
Japan’s New “Taigei” Submarine Is a Force Multiplier in the Indo-Pacific
Japan is making bold moves to change its anti-war culture. That’s not by choice. It’s out of necessity. Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) is enhancing its size and capabilities because Tokyo fears that China’s...
The Next Three Virginia-Class Submarines Now Have Names
The United States Navy’s Virginia-class fast attack submarines program is now running nearly three years behind schedule, while it has been projected to cost more than $17 billion over the planned budget through the decade’s end....
HMS Triumph’s Final Port Call
December 12, 2024, marked the end of an era of the proud history of the British Royal Navy’s submarine service. As noted by The Lochside Press: HMS Triumph, the last...
Russia’s Yasen-M Submarine: The US Navy’s Newest Nightmare
The Russian Navy continues its buildup as the Western powers dither. Specifically, Russia’s once-mighty Northern Fleet appears to be breaking out of its post-Cold War era stupor and returning to...
Is Russia’s Submarine Fleet Ready for a Comeback?
The Russian Navy is ending 2024 with a new Project 885 (also known as the Yasen-M) nuclear-powered submarine in its fleet. The Arkhangelsk officially entered service on Friday as Captain First Rank...
Russia’s Yasen-B-class Subs are a Nightmare for the Americans
Western powers continue underestimating Russian military technology at their own peril, particularly at the strategic level. This is most notably true in terms of Russia’s submarine threat to the West. Specifically, Russia’s...
Philippine Government Freaked Out at This Russian Submarine in Their Waters
A Russian Kilo II-class diesel-electric attack submarine, specifically the submarine Ufa, passed through Philippine territorial waters in the South China Sea (SCS) on its way from a joint naval drill with Malaysia...
The Virginia-class Submarines Struggle Under a 139 Percent Cost Increase
America’s submarine woes keep worsening. The vaunted Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines were intended to replace America’s iconic, though aging, Los Angeles-class attack submarines. Yet, the Navy has failed to adequately produce enough Virginia-class subs in...
Quiet As a Dolphin: Nuclear Astute-Class Submarines Make Russia Freak Out
What You Need to Know: The British Astute-class submarines are among the most advanced nuclear-powered submarines in the world. Known for their stealth, endurance, and cutting-edge technology, their hulls are...
The U.S. Navy Is Spending $348,000,000,000 On Columbia-Class Submarines
What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class submarines, designed to replace the aging Ohio-class fleet as a cornerstone of the nuclear triad, face delays of up to 16...
A Navy Nuclear Attack Submarine and Ticonderoga-class Cruiser ‘Collided’
What You Need to Know: On October 13, 2012, the USS Montpelier, a Los Angeles-class submarine, collided with the USS San Jacinto, a Ticonderoga-class cruiser, during an anti-submarine warfare exercise...
Virginia-Class Submarine: $17,000,000,000 Over Budget and Years Behind
What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy’s plan to counter China’s military buildup by 2027 faces significant hurdles, particularly with the Virginia-class submarine program. Delays have pushed completion timelines...