US Navy awards $15.38bn Columbia-class submarine contract
A $15.38bn contract pushes the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine programme into a decisive production phase, securing the future US nuclear deterrent.
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Navy / Maritime
Navy / Maritime
French Navy’s De Grasse SSN enters critical sea trials phase
France’s fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine De Grasse (S638), has begun sea trials. Naval Group confirmed the delivery to French Navy in 2026.
Navy / Maritime
North Korea unveils nuclear-powered strategic submarine
North Korea’s state run Korean Central News Agency unveiled first domestically built nuclear-powered strategic submarine hull under construction on dry dock.
Navy / Maritime
Engine and Transmission
Rolls-Royce’s CASP Deal Signals Stronger AUKUS Momentum
Rolls-Royce’s $400 million CASP agreement follows Washington’s renewed backing for AUKUS and signals reinforced assurance in the trilateral submarine programme.
Navy / Maritime
US Navy receives Virginia-class submarine USS Massachusetts
The US Navy receives new Virginia-class submarine USS Massachusetts to enhance fleet readiness with its expanded supplier base and accelerated deployment model.
Navy / Maritime
India Selects German Type 214 for $8.4bn Sub Deal
India has decided to add six Air Independent Propulsion Type 214 for its P-75I submarine program to balance its nuclear goals with China's growing navy.
Navy / Maritime
Engine and Transmission
Italian Navy Plans Nuclear Aircraft Carrier for 2040
Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy, Admiral Enrico Credendino, stated that there are plans for a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and various UAVs in 2040.
Navy / Maritime
Defence Politics
UK to Build 12 Nuclear Submarines Amid Russia Tension
The UK has announced a big review of its military plans, which includes building up to 12 nuclear-powered submarines with conventional weapons for the RN.
Navy / Maritime
Engine and Transmission
Turkish Navy Confirms Plans to Own Nuclear Submarines
Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu declared that Turkiye aims to develop nuclear submarines as part of its MILDEN project, aiming for a globally powerful naval force.
Navy / Maritime
Engine and Transmission
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Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu declared that Türkiye aims to develop nuclear submarines as part of its MILDEN project, aiming for a globally powerful naval force.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Russia Unveils First Submarine built for Zircon Missiles
Marking a change in Russian naval doctrine, the nuclear-powered Perm is the first Yasen-M class submarine purpose-built to fire Zircon hypersonic missiles.
Navy / Maritime
Engine and Transmission
North Korea Shows Its Nuclear-Powered Submarine
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un was briefed on the construction of a nuclear-propelled submarine that can be armed with “strategic” missiles.
Navy / Maritime
Defence Politics
US Reaffirms AUKUS Commitment Despite Presidential Change
US reiterated DC's dedication despite political changes by confirming that the submarine deliveries to Australia under AUKUS will start in the early 2030s.
Analysis
Navy / Maritime
Is the Turkish Navy Considering Nuclear Submarines?
In its last two issues, the Turkish Navy’s magazine explored the capabilities of nuclear-powered submarines, sparking speculation about interest in them.
Navy / Maritime
US Navy Commissions 23rd Virginia-class Submarine
The US Navy has announced that it has commissioned the 23rd Virginia -class attack submarine USS “New Jersey” (SSN-796).
Navy / Maritime
India's Second Nuclear-Powered Submarine Enters Service
On August 29, India announced that its second Arihant-class nuclear-powered indigenous ballistic missile submarine, INS 'Arighaat, has entered service.
