submarines

Mar- 2025 -

24 March

Sea

Artists impression of the new DREADNOUGHT CLASS. The Dreadnought class of ballistic submarines for the Royal Navy is now being built. Successor was the name for the programme of delivering these submarines for the Royal Navy until the first boat was named in October 2016. This is the enduring commitment of the Navy's dedication to continuous at sea deterrence (CASD) since April 1969.

BAE Systems Lays Keel of UK Navy’s Lead Dreadnought Nuclear Submarine

BAE Systems has laid the keel of the UK Royal Navy’s first Dreadnought-class nuclear submarine in Barrow-in-Furness, England.

24 March

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australia Boosts Submarine Lethality With $125M MK-48 Torpedo Purchase

Australia is investing $125 million to acquire more MK-48 heavyweight torpedoes and enhance the striking power of its submarine fleet.

17 March

Arms

Atmaca cruised missile launched from the Turkish navy's submarine

Christine Casimiro

Turkish ‘Atmaca’ Anti-Ship Missile Completes First Underwater Firing Test

The Turkish Navy has successfully completed the first underwater test-firing of an anti-ship cruise missile produced domestically.

13 March

Sea

Joe Saballa

South Korea Offers Submarines, Military Systems to Canada

South Korea is offering defense systems to Canada to bolster its military arsenal amid Ottawa’s deteriorating relations with the US.

11 March

Asia Pacific

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Taigei-class submarine, Raigei, commissioned by JMSDF

Christine Casimiro

Japan’s Fourth Taigei-Class Submarine Enters Service

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commissioned its fourth Taigei-class diesel-electric submarine.

7 March

Sea

The UK Royal Navy's Cetus Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV)

Rojoef Manuel

MSubs Launches First UK Navy XLAUV Drone Submarine in Plymouth

British unmanned systems manufacturer MSubs has launched the UK Royal Navy’s future Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle at Turnchapel Wharf in Plymouth.

4 March

Asia Pacific

Impeccable sailing into RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base.

Christine Casimiro

Singapore Eyes More Sea, Air, Land Military Assets Amid ‘Turbulent Times’

The Singapore Armed Forces plans to procure two new submarines and introduce a counter-drone military vehicle, maritime patrol aircraft, and other defense assets.

Feb- 2025 -

24 February

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

China’s New Submarine Could Target Typhon Missiles in Philippines: Report

China’s latest attack submarine is being prepared to neutralize America’s medium-range missile defense systems deployed in the Indo-Pacific.

20 February

Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Says Foreign Spies Target Nuclear Subs Program

Foreign spies are targeting Australia's nuclear-powered submarine program and plotting to harm or kill opponents living in the country, the nation's intelligence chief warned Wednesday.

17 February

Europe