Submarines
Russia prepares to deploy highly advanced silent submarine
The class of submarine can fire Kalibr cruise missiles, like those launched at Ukrainian targets from underwater vessels in the Black Sea.
Multiple Russian submarines moving in "strange routes," U.K. says
British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the U.K. had been tracking Russian submarines "in the North Atlantic and in the Irish Sea and in the North Sea."
Navy will spend $200 billion—equal to Ukraine's GDP—on subs it barely uses
A Newsweek investigation reveals the secret constraints that weaken the U.S. submarine fleet.
Russia is rapidly expanding its nuclear submarine fleet
Russia's submarine fleet is "the critical challenge that the United States faces," one expert previously told Newsweek.
China-Russia arms race brewing over Western nuclear pact—report
"This kind of small circle dominated by the Cold War mentality is of no benefit and extremely harmful," a spokesman for the Chinese defense ministry said.
Ukraine issues warning over Russia's "atypical activity" in Black Sea
Russian naval forces may be searching for the wreckage of the downed U.S. drone, Ukrainian reports suggest.
Russia should unleash nuclear torpedo on the U.S., state TV says
Retired Russian general Yevgeny Buzhinsky told the Russia 1 channel that Moscow should use its Poseidon nuclear missile.
Russia's missile threat to the U.S. has evolved
Russia has undertaken multiple extensive projects to expand its submarine fleet since the Soviet Union's collapse.
Russian submarines off U.S. east coast spark Cold War comparisons
Officials have been sounding the alarm about the increasing presence of Russia's submarine fleet off the U.S. coast and in the Mediterranean.
Russia's nuclear submarines "critical challenge" to the U.S. right now
Russia's "likely to attack the United States in those cases in which they feel it's necessary," the head of the Russia Maritime Studies Institute told Newsweek.
How the U.S. nuclear submarine fleet compares to Russia
The U.S. Department of Defense has called submarines "vital" for national defense.
Russia nuclear submarines deployed off U.S. coast spark alarm
Moscow has been producing a series of submarines that have the capability to reach the most critical targets in the United States or continental Europe.
Russia's submarine strategy—how Putin plans to rule beneath the waves
As NATO members sound the alarm, an expert tells Newsweek Russia's current submarine activity is as dangerous as Cold War levels in terms of sheer volume.
Putin expands Russia's nuclear submarine fleet as NATO sounds alarm
NATO militaries are increasingly sounding the alarm over the activity of Russia's submarine fleet amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Russia's next-best submarine dwarfs largest in U.S. fleet
Russia's largest submarine by tonnage, the Cold War-era Dmitry Donskoy, was officially confirmed as decommissioned on Monday.
Macron meets Biden: Why Europe's relationship with U.S. faces tough test
Macron is likely to touch upon the growing dispute between the U.S. and Europe over gas prices and the Inflation Reduction Act.
Patrol ship launched after "international terrorism" against Nord Stream
"The West is trying with all its might to deprive our country of strategic advantages," said a Russian shipbuilder.
Russia buying underwater weapons as concerns of nuclear submarines grow
A new collaboration between the Russian Ministry of Defense and a marine engineering company draws eyes to the sea.
Putin Forced to Move Submarines From Crimea After Ukrainian Attacks: U.K.
The command of Russia's Black Sea Fleet "has almost certainly relocated its KILO-class submarines," the U.K. said.
World's Most Advanced Attack Submarine Joins British Navy
The $1.5 billion HMS Anson is touted as offering naval stealth and striking power and is able to gather vital intelligence.
Chinese Spy Ship Lurks Near Australia After U.S. Submarine Deal
In November 2021, Australia began a program to equip its navy with nuclear powered submarines in a new defense alliance with the U.K. and the U.S.
China's New Nuclear Submarine May Just Have Been Revealed
Satellites images caught a rare glimpse of a Chinese submarine in dry dock last week.
Ex-Navy Engineer Pleads Guilty to Trying to Sell State Secrets
The engineer had a security clearance that allowed him access to information on nuclear weapons, and he was busted by an FBI agent posing as a foreign official.
Russia Could Threaten Internet Cables in Underwater Attacks—Navy Chief
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, 56, confirmed any such move could be viewed an act of war.
Woman Admits Faking Steel Strength Tests for U.S. Navy Submarines
Elaine Marie Thomas said she thought it was "stupid" for the Navy to require tests to be conducted at -100F.
Pentagon Estimates China Could Have Over 1,000 Nuclear Warheads By 2030
"The PLA's evolving capabilities and concepts continue to strengthen [China's] ability to 'fight and win wars' against a 'strong enemy,'" Pentagon report says.
U.S. Navy Nuclear Engineer and Wife Sold Secrets About Submarines, FBI Says
Jonathan Toebbe hid a memory card containing secret data inside a sandwich at a prearranged location, while his wife, Diana Toebbe, kept lookout, the DOJ claims.
Blinken, Macron Explore Making Amends in Meeting After Submarine Spat
The two men agreed to use the AUKUS conflict as an opportunity to "deepen and strengthen coordination" to repair relations between the U.S. and France.
Emmanuel Macron Urges Europe to Shore Up Defenses After Dispute With U.S.
France lost a multi-billion dollar contract to sell diesel-electric submarines to Australia when the U.S. and Britain inked a deal to sell nuclear-powered submarines to the Oceanian nation instead.
Australia is Playing a Dangerous Game With its Nuclear Submarine Deal
Australia has seemingly created enormous economic and diplomatic divisions globally, while revealing none of the specific details around its deal to the Australian taxpaying public.