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In Russia, the purpose of the AS-31 “Losharyk” is to disable equipment and other operations at a considerable depth of up to 6 km. Major repairs have been completed on Russia’s AS-31 special-purpose deep-sea nuclear submarine, better known by its nickname “Losharyk”. And now it has to undergo tests, including a maximum depth of 6 […]
A U.S. nuclear-powered submarine arrived in South Korea on Sunday, December 17, amid North Korea’s plans to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile this month. This is what writes Yonhap with reference to the Seoul Defense Ministry. According to the South Korean Navy, the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN-780) has entered a key naval base […]
Russia tests a new strategic nuclear submarine, the Emperor Alexander III. The submarine test-fired a ballistic missile. “Emperor Alexander III is a fourth-generation nuclear submarine. It was the fourth vessel built as part of the Borei-A project. The submarine is equipped with anti-aircraft missile systems and 533 mm torpedoes. Russia’s new strategic nuclear submarine, the […]
The US Navy commissioned the nuclear-powered submarine USS Hyman G. Rickover. It received the tail number SSN 795. The ceremony took place in Connecticut. The nuclear submarine is named after an admiral who served for more than 60 years. Hyman Rickover is known as the “father of the nuclear fleet”. His work led to the […]
China has begun construction of a new generation of nuclear-armed submarines that use Russian technology and are characterized by low noise and visibility. Analysts and regional defense attaches say China is on track to commission its next-generation ballistic missile submarine by the end of the decade. At the same time, Chinese engineers managed to achieve […]
The US Navy has chosen a name for the future Virginia-class nuclear submarine. The ship was sponsored by Nancy Pelosi. The future nuclear-powered submarine with the SSN 810 will be called the USS San Francisco. This was announced on October 3, 2023, by US Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro. The USS San Francisco […]
Despite a potential US shutdown, the Navy has received funding to begin work on the USS Wisconsin (SSBN-827) nuclear-powered submarine. Thanks to the government’s effective actions, the Navy received the necessary funds. Details: The U.S. government has allocated $621 million to finance the construction of a second Columbia-class nuclear submarine. These funds were included in […]
USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) successfully launched a Trident II D5 Life Extension (D5LE) intercontinental ballistic missile. This was reported by Lockheed Martin. What is known The US Navy conducted an event called Demonstration and Shakedown Operation-32 (DASO-32). The Ohio-class nuclear-powered submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) launches an intercontinental ballistic missile. At the time, the submarine […]
The US Navy’s Ohio-class nuclear-powered submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) visited Tromso, Norway. The guided missile submarine arrived in Scandinavia on September 14. By sending a nuclear submarine to Norway, the United States will strengthen its partnership with the Scandinavian country. This is the first visit to Norway for the missile cruiser USS Florida (SSGN […]
North Korea announces the launch of a new tactical nuclear submarine, the Kim Kun Ok Hero. The opening ceremony was attended by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who made a statement about the boat. He noted that it will carry out its combat mission as one of the main underwater offensive assets of the DPRK […]