Key Points – Russia’s Yasen-Class and modernized Yasen-M class nuclear-powered submarines, including the newest Arkhangelsk (entered service Dec 2024), represent a significant shift in...
Key Points – Russia’s Delta IV-class (Project 667BDRM Delfin) nuclear ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), introduced in the 1980s, remain the backbone of its sea-based...
Key Points – The US Navy cannot afford to retire its aging Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) on schedule due to significant delays and...
Key Points – Russia’s Lada-class (Project 677) diesel-electric attack submarine, intended as a stealthy, advanced successor to the Kilo-class since its 1997 inception, has...
Key Points – Russia’s improved Kilo-class (Project 636.3) diesel-electric submarines are considered “more deadly than ever,” primarily due to their armament with the versatile...
Key Points – China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) possesses a large and expanding attack submarine fleet, comprising six nuclear-powered boats (SSNs) and 48...