Russia Accelerates Yasen-Class Submarine Plan
Russia is accelerating its plan to built seven Yasen class nuclear submarine by 2023 with second one being floated out today and third scheduled for launch in 2019. The nation's second modernised Yasen-class project 885M submarine, the Kazan, has been floated out at the Sevmash shipbuilder in north-western Russia today
Thai Navy To Receive Three Chinese Submarines
Thailand's navy will receive three submarines under Bt3.6 billion (US $104
Taiwan Launches Submarine Project Against China Threat
Taiwan has launched the island's first home-grown submarine project on Tuesday against growing military threats from China. The move follows China having sent its only aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, through the Taiwan Strait in January, in one of a number of military drills held,
Russia To Float Out 2nd Yasen-Class Submarine This Month End
Russia has scheduled to float out second modernized Yasen-class project 885M submarine on March 31. Russia plans to have at least eight Yasen class cruise-missile carrying attack vessels in its submarine fleet
India's Mazagon Docks, DCNS Likely To Manufacture 3 Additional Scorpene-Class Submarines
Indias shipyard Mazagon Docks along with DCNS has approached the country's Navy with a repeat order for three Scorpene-class submarines. The approach follows despite the data leak scandal that had threatened to derail the project last August, The Hindu Business Line reported Sunday
Russian Nuclear Submarine Crews To Get Improved Escape Gear
Russian Navy crews of the nuclear-powered submarines that are under construction will get improved escape gear. "The crews of nuclear-powered and diesel-electric submarines will be supplied with the submariners improved escape gear designated for the personnels individual escape from a stricken submarine from depths of up to 220 meters," Navy spokesman Igor Dygalo was quoted as saying by
US Navy "Columbia-Class" Ballistic Missile Submarines Enter Detailed Design Phase
US Navy has progressed into new development phase of a new class of nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarines to be used as undersea strategic deterrents for a second-strike nuclear ability from beneath the ocean in the event of a catastrophic first-strike on the continental US. Ship specifications for the new Columbia-Class submarines have been completed and the program is now entering detailed design phase and initial production contract, service officials were quoted as saying by
Bangladesh Commissions Two Subs Bought From China
Bangladesh has commissioned two submarines bought from China for $203 million. The submarines, “Nabajatra” and “Joyjatra” will be used to secure Bangladeshs territories in the Bay of Bengal by neighbouring Myanmar and India,
Russian Navy To Commission Latest Deep-Water Torpedo 'Futlyar' In 2018
Russia will be completing tests of advanced deep-water homing torpedo named Futlyar (Fizik-2) this year and is expected to commission into service next year. The new Russian torpedo will be able to reach speed more than 60 knots and hit targets at a range of over 35 miles
First Indian Scorpene-class Submarine To Be Inducted In June
Indian Navy will induct a French-designed diesel-electric attack Scorpene-class submarine this year. First Scorpene-class submarine, named Kalvari, will be inducted this June, whereas the second vessel ‘Khanderi will be commissioned in December, Hindustan Times reported Thursday
Thailand’s Deal To Buy Three Chinese Yuan-class Subs Progressing: Minister
Thailands navy is currently coordinating process for a government-to-government purchase of three Chinese-built Yuan-class submarines, Thailand's Deputy Premier Prawit Wongsuwan said. Prawit, who is concurrently the defense minister, declined to tell how soon the coordinating process for the submarines purchase deal will be completed but confirmed that a regular budget for the navy to procure the first of the three Yuan-class S26T subs within this year has already been earmarked and approved for current fiscal year, Xinhua reported Tuesday
Timeline For Commissioning Six Indian Scorpene Submarines
Indian Navy has prepared timeline for commissioning six French-designed Scorpene submarines. The first two vessels are expected to be commissioned by end of the year, Press Trust of India reported Sunday
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