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US Navy Commissions Latest Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Navy commissioned USS Delaware, the 18th Virginia-class attack submarine on April 4.

Russia Launches New Yasen-M Nuclear Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy’s second Yasen-M nuclear-powered attack submarine was launched on December 25 in Severodvinsk.

Russia’s First Yasen-M Attack Submarine Test Fires Torpedoes During Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The nuclear-powered attack/cruise missile submarine Kazan is expected to enter service by the end of 2020.

$22 Billion for 9 Attack Subs: US Navy Signs Its Largest Ever Shipbuilding Contract
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $22 billion contract to a U.S. shipbuilder for nine nuclear-powered fast attack submarines.

Russia to Lay Down 2 More Yasen-M Nuclear Attack Subs By 2021
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two submarines are expected to join the Russian Navy by 2027 and 2028 respectively.

Russia Signs Contract for 2 Yasen-M Nuclear Attack Submarines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian defense ministry has reportedly signed a contract for two Yasen-M nuclear-powered attack submarines.

Delivery of Russia’s First Yasen-M Attack Submarine Pushed to 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Technical problems will reportedly delay the delivery of the new attack sub Kazan by a year or more.

US Navy Attack Sub to Participate in Japanese Anti-Submarine Warfare Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A U.S. Navy submarine will participate in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Submarine Competition this week.

US Navy’s Newest Fast-Attack Submarine Commissioned
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The 17th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine was commissioned on February 2.

Pondering China's Future Nuclear Submarine Production
By Rick Joe
What will Chinese nuclear submarine production look like in the future?

US Shipbuilder Launches New Virginia-Class Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s latest nuclear-powered attack submarine was launched on December 17.

US Navy Commissions Latest Virginia-Class Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS Indiana was commissioned on September 29.

US Nuclear Sub Returns to Port After Reactor Leak
By Ankit Panda
USS Pittsburgh's onboard reactor suffered a minor moisture incident.

Image May Confirm Advanced Anti-Ship Capability of China’s Type 093 Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Video footage appears show a canister for the submarine-launched version of China’s YJ-18 anti-ship cruise missile aboard a Type 093 sub.

Latest US Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine Completes Initial Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The future USS Indiana completed alpha trials ahead of its planned handover to the US Navy.

Will South Korea Build Nuclear Attack Subs?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The leaders have reportedly discussed the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines during their recent summit.

US Nuclear Sub Armed With Cruise Missiles Makes Port Call in South Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A U.S. nuclear-powered attack sub visited the city of Busan this week.

Image Reveals China’s New Nuclear Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A newly published image allegedly depicts the latest variant of the PLAs’s Type 093 nuclear-powered attack submarine.

The Deceptively Simple Reason Australia Picked the Shortfin Barracuda
By Ankit Panda
Did Australia go with DCNS to keep the SSN option open?

US Submarine Fleet in the Pacific Has New Commander
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Rear Admiral Frederick J. Roegge takes over during a testing time in the region.

Revealed: China's New 'Carrier Killer' Sub Simulator
By Franz-Stefan Gady
When can we expect Beijing's stealthy new submarine to enter service? A simulator may offer some clues.

How Many Attack Submarines Does the United States Need?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy may face a critical shortfall in Virginia-class boats in the next decade.
Russian Submarine Catches Fire
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Bad News for Russia’s Naval Ambitions?

China's 'New' Carrier Killer Subs
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Armed with a new supersonic missile, these upgraded boats could spell trouble for US carriers in Asian waters.
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