Etiqueta: submarine
The sixth Kilo II-class attack submarine intended for the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet is launched
Against the backdrop of the OCK Admiralty Shipyards facilities, the Russian Navy celebrated the launching of a new diesel-electric propulsion Kilo II-class attack submarine (also known as the Improved Kilo or Project 636.3). The ceremony was led by the Deputy Commander of the Russian...
The fifth of the new Taigei-class submarines of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force was launched
In recent hours, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force celebrated the launch of one of its new Taigei-class attack submarines at the Kobe Shipyard & Machinery Works of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. During this event, the fifth unit of the class was named Chougei.
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The Chougei,...
With an eye on the Arctic, Canada begins the process to acquire 12 new attack submarines for its navy
Against the backdrop of the announced purchase of 12 new attack submarines, the Canadian government has launched a request for information to various players in the naval industry to assess the availability of submarines currently in production, outlining the requirements of its Navy for...
Despite the delays, Taiwan approves, with modifications, the local construction program for seven new attack submarines
Recently, the Chief of the General Staff of the Taiwan Navy, Chiu Chun-jung, confirmed the latest advancements in the attack submarine construction program. Set as one of the goals of the Taiwanese government, this program has experienced delays in its execution, leading to revisions...
The Spanish Navy frigates Blas de Lezo and Canarias monitored the navigation of a Russian Kilo-class submarine in the Mediterranean
Between September 4 and 11, the Spanish Navy frigates Blas de Lezo and Canarias monitored the navigation of the Russian Kilo-class submarine B-261 Novorossiysk in the Bay of Biscay. Following instructions from the Commander of the Maritime Operations Command (MOM), they accompanied the submarine...
In response to an imminent Iranian attack on Israel, the U.S. is strengthening its deterrence capabilities by deploying the cruise missile submarine USS Georgia to the Middle East
As indications of a large-scale Iranian attack on Israel become increasingly apparent, the Pentagon confirmed in a recent press conference that the U.S. is bolstering its military presence in the Middle East. In addition to the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike...
The attack submarine Kazan K-561 of the Northern Fleet returned to Russia after its deployment in Cuba
The visit to Cuba concluded in mid-June of last year, sparking much speculation about the whereabouts of the Russian Navy's nuclear-powered attack submarine Kazan (K-561). This was partly due to the fact that the rest of the flotilla, led by the frigate Admiral Gorshkov,...
After detecting a Russian Navy Kilo II-class attack submarine, the deployment of the Portuguese Air Force’s P-3C Orion in the Baltic Sea concluded
Since June of this year, as part of NATO's support to alliance members in the Baltic region, the Portuguese Air Force deployed one of its P-3C Orion maritime surveillance and patrol aircraft. Stationed in Lithuania, this deployment concluded on July 15th, during which the...
