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![US Nuclear Sub Returns to Port After Reactor Leak US Nuclear Sub Returns to Port After Reactor Leak](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-uss_pittsburgh_ssn-720.jpg)
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 Image May Confirm Advanced Anti-Ship Capability of China’s Type 093 Submarine](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-06_11-53-38.jpg)
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 Latest US Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine Completes Initial Sea Trials](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-160527-n-n0101-134.jpg)
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? Will South Korea Build Nuclear Attack Subs?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-160406-n-wo381-009.jpg)
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 US Nuclear Sub Armed With Cruise Missiles Makes Port Call in South Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-1000w_q95.jpg)
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 Image Reveals China’s New Nuclear Attack Submarine](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-07-07_21-52-25.jpg)
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 The Deceptively Simple Reason Australia Picked the Shortfin Barracuda](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-04-26_17-38-46.jpg)
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 US Submarine Fleet in the Pacific Has New Commander](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-04_14-45-56.jpg)
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 Revealed: China's New 'Carrier Killer' Sub Simulator](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-06_11-53-38.jpg)
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? How Many Attack Submarines Does the United States Need?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-14_15-39-24.jpg)
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 China's 'New' Carrier Killer Subs](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-06_11-53-38.jpg)
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.