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Russia has begun construction on its ninth Yasen-M nuclear attack submarine, marking the first new vessel of its class in six years. The move signals Moscow's continued investment in its undersea weapons program despite financial and industrial challenges related to the war in Ukraine. The Yasen-M class is considered one of Russia's most capable submarine programs.
Russia's Yasen-class and America's Virginia-class submarines are among the most advanced nuclear-powered attack submarines, built for the next undersea war. These submarines boast cutting-edge technology and capabilities. The comparison highlights their differences and similarities in design and functionality.
The US Navy has reestablished a submarine squadron that was decommissioned 14 years ago, relocating it to a Royal Australian Navy base near Perth. This move is a significant step in implementing the AUKUS security pact, turning it from a diplomatic agreement into a working military partnership. The reestablished squadron aims to enhance military cooperation between the US and Australia.
The Columbia-class of SSBNs remains a top priority for the Navy, with ongoing investments.
The $80 billion Canadian Patrol Submarine Project represents one of the most consequential defense procurement decisions in modern Canadian history.
South Korea's basic plan for a nuclear-powered submarine marks one of Seoul's most consequential defense decisions.
The U.S. has agreed to send used nuclear submarines to Australia under an amended AUKUS deal, replacing the original plan to provide new subs.
South Korea plans to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine in the mid-2030s and commission it in the late 2030s.
The Republic of Korea Navy's KSS-III class submarine ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho is docked at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, as part of Hanwha Ocean's bid to secure Canada's new patrol submarine contract.
South Korea's Ministry of National Defense plans to deploy its first nuclear-powered submarine in the mid-2030s.
The Australian National Audit Office has issued a damning verdict on the Department of Defence's planning for the life-extension program of the country's submarine fleet.