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China tests sea-based ballistic missile as NATO deepens Indo-Pacific ties
world5 days ago

China tests sea-based ballistic missile as NATO deepens Indo-Pacific ties

China publicly acknowledged a ballistic missile launch from a nuclear-powered Type 094 Jin-class submarine during its annual training, with a dummy warhead landing in a designated area of the Pacific. The test underscores Beijing’s growing sea-based nuclear capability and survivability, drawing concern from Australia, Japan and New Zealand as NATO allies expand Indo-Pacific security ties ahead of a summit. U.S. officials warn that China’s expanding nuclear triad could threaten deterrence, while Washington continues to rely on its mature sea-based deterrent and plans to replace Ohio-class submarines with the Columbia class.

via Fox News|
#ballistic-missiles#china#nato
Satellite imagery reveals giant sailless Chinese submarine hinting at next-gen hull design
defense1 month ago

Satellite imagery reveals giant sailless Chinese submarine hinting at next-gen hull design

Satellite imagery from Shanghai's JN Shipyard shows a large sailless submarine with an X-form stern and possible pumpjet propulsion, indicating a high-speed, low-profile design that could be part of China’s next-gen submarine efforts; exact role, whether crewed or uncrewed, and how it fits with Type 095/CSSC concepts remain unclear, but it underscores ongoing PLA Navy modernization toward quieter, more capable underwater platforms.

via The War Zone|
#china#cssc#defense
Canada’s submarine renewal race narrows to two bidders in high-stakes bid
canada1 month ago

Canada’s submarine renewal race narrows to two bidders in high-stakes bid

Canada is racing to replace its aging Victoria-class submarines with a showdown between South Korea’s Hanwha Oceans and Germany’s TKMS. Ottawa aims to pick a winner by the end of June for a deal that could be worth tens of billions and involve about 12 subs—four upfront and then one per year. The competition is framed as a major domestic economic boost, promising thousands of Canadian jobs and billions in GDP through supplier contracts, with Hanwha touting a rapid delivery and a broad ad push, while TKMS emphasizes NATO interoperability and established partnerships. Delivery timelines being discussed stretch from 2032–2036, and the current fleet is aging, with only one submarine operational and expected to be out of service by 2035.

via Global News|
#canada#germany#hanwha-oceans
Ursa Major sinking exposes alleged plan to ship nuclear reactor parts to North Korea
world1 month ago

Ursa Major sinking exposes alleged plan to ship nuclear reactor parts to North Korea

Spanish investigators say the sunken Russian cargo ship Ursa Major was carrying components for two submarine nuclear reactors likely bound for North Korea, with the captain revealing that declared hatch covers were actually reactor parts. The vessel, operated by a state-owned company under sanctions, sank in the Mediterranean after an engine explosion in December 2024. The probe hints at Western efforts to block the delivery and notes ongoing geopolitical tensions around Moscow’s alleged support for Pyongyang’s nuclear program.

via Euronews.com|
#north-korea#nuclear-reactors#russia
Tiny Submarine Lets Parakeet Snorkel Underwater
science3 months ago

Tiny Submarine Lets Parakeet Snorkel Underwater

A six-year-old parakeet named Bebe, owned by Steven Lawyer in the Bahamas, rode in a DIY mini-submarine dubbed the Bebosphere to about three feet underwater, offering the bird a rare underwater view as the owner says Bebe willingly entered the tube; the parakeet has also accompanied his owner on 15 skydives, stirring discussion about animal autonomy.

via Futurism|
#parakeet#pets#science
UK and Norway foil Russian covert mission near critical subsea cables
world3 months ago

UK and Norway foil Russian covert mission near critical subsea cables

UK and Norway tracked and thwarted a Russian covert operation near critical undersea infrastructure north of the UK, involving an Akula-class submarine and two intelligence submarines believed to be mapping subsea fibre-optic cables; the mission, run by Russia’s deep-sea research program GUGI, lasted over a month, with British and Norwegian forces deterring the activity before the vessels withdrew to the Kola Peninsula, and officials warning that targeting critical underwater infrastructure would have consequences.

via The Barents Observer|
#gugi#russia#submarine
US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship, Echoing 1945 Tactics
world4 months ago

US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship, Echoing 1945 Tactics

A DoD video and expert analysis indicate a US Navy fast‑attack submarine sank an Iranian warship with a Mark 48 heavyweight torpedo, marking the first submarine-on-ship kill since World War II. Analysts say the footage—likely from a Virginia‑class boat and captured in infrared—resembles the 1945 Torsk attack, though the submarine’s name has not been released and official comments are limited.

via Business Insider|
#iran#submarine#torpedo
Antarctic Submersible Vanishes After Revealing Hidden Ice Structures
science5 months ago

Antarctic Submersible Vanishes After Revealing Hidden Ice Structures

A robotic submersible named Ran, part of an international effort to study West Antarctic ice shelves, disappeared under the Dotson Ice Shelf in January 2024 after completing a detailed ~140 sq km survey that uncovered previously undocumented subglacial features, including teardrop-shaped melt formations; no beacon or debris has been found, the incident halts follow-up data collection in the Amundsen Sea, and investigators are weighing equipment failure or collision as possible causes, while the 2022 dataset continues to inform revised models of basal melting driven by warm Circumpolar Deep Water.

via Indian Defence Review|
#antarctica#dotson#ice-shelf
Taiwan's Indigenous Hai Kun Completes First Submerged Trial
military5 months ago

Taiwan's Indigenous Hai Kun Completes First Submerged Trial

Taiwan’s indigenous defense submarine Hai Kun (SS-711), also known as Narwhal, completed its first submerged sea trials on January 29, 2026, following preparatory tests of sonar, propulsion, and underwater logging systems. Leading up to the dive, shipbuilder CSBC published explanatory materials explaining submarine propulsion differences and defended progress after missed delivery deadlines, noting the overall IDS program remains on track. Unveiled in 2023 and launched in 2024, the IDS aims to bolster Taiwan’s submarine fleet, which currently includes four boats (two Dutch-built Hai Lung and Hai Hu, and two older US-era subs). Dozens of enthusiasts gathered at Kaohsiung Harbor to show support as a potentially year-long trial program continues.

via navalnews.com|
#csbc#hai-kun#indigenous-defense-submarine
Mysterious Disappearances and Discoveries Beneath Antarctic Ice
science6 months ago

Mysterious Disappearances and Discoveries Beneath Antarctic Ice

Scientists used autonomous underwater vehicles to map the underside of Antarctica's Dotson Ice Shelf, revealing complex terrain and uneven melting patterns driven by warm ocean currents. During a follow-up mission in 2024, the vehicle disappeared, raising concerns about the stability of ice shelves and their role in sea level rise, as melting accelerates in specific areas.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#antarctica#climate-change#ice-shelf
Ukraine Claims Underwater Drone Attack on Russian Submarine in Black Sea
world6 months ago

Ukraine Claims Underwater Drone Attack on Russian Submarine in Black Sea

Ukraine claims to have used underwater drones to hit and disable a Russian missile submarine in Novorossiysk, Russia, marking a historic first, though Russia denies any damage. The attack targeted a Kilo-class submarine in a strategic Black Sea port, signaling a significant development in Ukraine's naval capabilities amid ongoing tensions and peace negotiations.

via Reuters|
#black-sea#russia#submarine