Submarines
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.
EU Commissioner Says Joe Biden's Actions Have 'Eroded' Trust of U.S.
The former French finance minister, Thierry Breton, said it was "probably time to pause and reset" the transatlantic relationship.
North Korea Gloats the U.S. Even Backstabs Allies Over Submarine Deal
A ministry official called the U.S.-Britain-Australia nuclear-powered submarine alliance an "extremely" dangerous move that could set off a nuclear arms race.
France Tells U.S., Australian Ambassadors to Return Home Amid 'Crisis'
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said the submarine deal between the U.S. and Australia is "unacceptable behavior between allies and partners."
The Anglosphere Responds to the Threat of China
The announcement of a pact between Australia, the U.S. and U.K. to build nuclear-powered submarines has stunned and delighted many observers of world affairs.
U.S. Navy Dismisses Claim China Drove Away Warship From Disputed Islands
The U.S. Navy has shown its commitment to challenging China's claims to large portions of the resource-rich South China Sea, amid growing regional tensions.
The Extraordinary Story of the World's Deepest Ever Submarine Rescue
This is how two trapped deep-sea submersible pilots were saved from depths of 1,600 feet with just 12 minutes of oxygen remaining.
Missing Submarine Race Against Time As Only Few Hours of Oxygen Left
Fears have grown that the vessel may have sunk below its collapse depth, making it vulnerable to implosion, and that oxygen supplies may run out as early as Saturday morning.
Fears Missing Indonesian Submarine Too Deep To Rescue, Warships Join Search
Oxygen supplies onboard were expected to run out early on Saturday morning, giving rescue teams less than 48 hours to locate the submarine and free the crew.
Iran Plans Submarine Expansion in Persian Gulf, Raising Risk of U.S. Clash
The "light and semi-heavy domestically-developed submarines" will be constructed for the elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps beginning this year, a Defense Ministry official said.
Lincoln Project Calls GOP Senator David Perdue 'Chicken' Over Ad
Perdue was investigated for potential insider trading after investing hundreds of thousands in a pharmaceutical company and producer of personal protective equipment following a January 24 closed Senate briefing on the coronavirus epidemic.
Russia, China Investing in Submarines to Threaten U.S. Homeland: Pentagon
Lieutenant General Glen VanHerck told a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing both nations are developing ways to challenge America's global military dominance.
Sex and Submarines: Israeli Elections Plumb New Depths
Netanyahu is hitting his rival with everything he does and does not have—and they're not holding back, either.
China's Deal to Control Israeli Port May Threaten U.S.
The Haifa port will come under control of the Shanghai International Port Group in 2021. Israeli critics are worried about potential security issues posed by China's presence.
NATO Starts Submarine Hunt Drill in Signal to Russia
Russia has added over a dozen new submarines to its ranks since annexing Crimea.
U.S. Needs More Subs to Meet Russian Threat: Admiral
Russian submarines are more active in Europe than at any time since the end of the Cold War, Admiral James Foggo said.
Chinese Hackers Steal U.S. Navy Secrets, Exposing Plans
Some experts say the U.S. should pay more attention to Chinese government-sponsored hackers.
U.S. Military Has Given Police $6 Billion Worth of Gear
Almost $600 million worth of vehicles can go a long way.
India Gets New Nuclear Sub Missiles, Joins Four Others
India has equipped its INS Arihant nuclear submarine with K-15 Sagarika missiles capable of hitting targets 435 miles away.
South America Nazi Conspiracy Theory U-boat Found
The U-3523 was alleged to have transported senior Nazis and their fortunes to South America in the final days of World War Two.
U.S. Nuclear Sub That Hit Syria 'Not Welcome' in Italy
Naples Mayor Luigi de Magistris said his "City of Peace" was no place for nuclear weapons or nuclear-powered vessels.