Submarine

India to induct nuclear-powered submarine soon: Navy chief Dinesh Tripathi

An updated version of the country's maritime doctrine is unveiled

US to share tech for South Korea's nuclear-powered submarine programme

The United States will share closely held technology to allow South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine, President Donald Trump said on social media on Thursday after meeting with the country's president. President Lee Jae Myung stressed to Trump in their Wednesday meeting that the goal was to modernize the alliance with the US, noting plans to increase military spending to reduce the financial burden on America. The South Korean leader said there might have been a misunderstanding when they last spoke in August about nuclear-powered submarines, saying that his government was looking for nuclear fuel rather than weapons. Lee said that if South Korea was equipped with nuclear-powered submarines, that it could help US activities in the region. US nuclear submarine technology is widely regarded as some of the most sensitive and highly guarded technology the military possesses. The US has been incredibly protective of that knowledge, and even a recently announced deal with close

Naval Group, Mazagon Shipbuilders extend pact for submarine exports

This renewed MoU builds upon the original agreement signed in July 2023, reaffirming the long-standing Indo-French partnership in the field of submarine design

Cochin Shipyard to launch 3 vessels including Anti-Submarine craft for Navy

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a public-sector shipbuilder, will launch three technologically advanced vessels, including an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) for the Indian Navy, here on Saturday, the company said. The other vessels to be launched are the Hybrid Electric Methanol-Ready Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) and India's largest Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger, DCI Dredge Godavari. According to CSL, the triple launch reaffirms the shipyard's leadership in naval, commercial and green maritime segments. "These launch will showcase India's engineering excellence, indigenisation drive and commitment to sustainable maritime development under the Maritime India Vision 2030 and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives," the CSL said in a statement. The ASW SWC for the Navy is the sixth vessel built under an eight-ship contract signed in April 2019. The 78-metre-long, 896-tonne craft can achieve speeds up to 25 knots and is equipped with advanced underwater

Govt likely to finalise two mega submarine deals after long wait

India is likely to seal two mega submarine deals worth over Rs one lakh crore by the middle of next year to crank up its undersea warfare capabilities against the backdrop of China's increasing naval prowess, authoritative sources said on Sunday. The first project that is being negotiated is for the procurement of three Scorpene submarines, which will be jointly constructed by state-run Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) and French defence major Naval Group. Though the defence ministry cleared the nearly Rs 36,000 crore deal over two years back, there have been delays in negotiations to firm up various technical and commercial aspects of the project, the sources said. The second project that the defence ministry is eyeing to seal is for the acquisition of six diesel-electric stealth submarines at a cost of around Rs 65,000 crore. The procurement was initially cleared by the ministry in 2021. "We are expecting both contracts will be firmed up by the middle of next year," a source said. Lea

'Let them sail': Russian lawmaker shrugs off Trump's nuclear sub threat

Donald Trump ordered two US nuclear subs into 'appropriate regions' after Medvedev's remarks; Russian lawmaker says subs are being tracked, calls for US-Russia pact to avoid World War III fears

Donald Trump orders two US nuclear submarines positioned near Russia

Medvedev has emerged as one of the Kremlin's most outspoken anti-Western hawks since Russia sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine in 2022

India eyes stealth edge with new submarines amid China's growing presence

Advanced Project 75(I) seen as urgent amid China's growing presence in Indian Ocean

India must develop own maritime security to protect digital lifelines

A strategic shift is redefining how nations view undersea cables - from commercial infrastructure to assets critical for sovereignty and global influence

Navy inducts first anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft INS Arnala

INS Arnala, a diesel-powered indigenous warship with advanced sensors and weapons, was commissioned into the Navy, reinforcing coastal defence and maritime self-reliance

Trump's rethink on Australia submarines gives China a strategic edge

First announced by former President Joe Biden in 2021, the multibillion-dollar deal commits Washington and London to help Canberra develop a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines over a 30-year period

Submersed: Going deep into the secret world of DIY submarine builders

Frank, an accomplished author of narrative nonfiction, uses his terror as inspiration for this exploration of personal submersibles and the eccentrics that make, descend and sometimes die in them

UK to build more submarines, boost warhead spend in message to Moscow

Monday's review comes after a period of underinvestment in the country's defence industry that has seen the size of the UK army shrink to its smallest since the Napoleonic era

New nuclear submarine base to be commissioned in Andhra Pradesh in 2026

The base, which is a part of Project Varsha, will feature underground pens and tunnels to house nuclear submarines, ensuring stealthy operations in the Bay of Bengal

Indian Navy, Kirloskar sign ₹270 cr deal for 6MW marine diesel engine

The prototype diesel engine with indigenous content of over 50 per cent will be developed at a cost of Rs 270 crore with 70 per cent funding from the Government of India

What is Sea Dragon 2025, the anti-submarine warfare training India joined?

Australia, India, Japan, S Korea, and the US conclude two-week Sea Dragon 2025 AWS training in Guam

Chinese shipyard completes 2nd Hangor class submarine for Pakistan's navy

A Chinese shipyard has completed a second submarine for the Pakistan navy, further strengthening military ties between the two countries. The diesel-electric Hangor class craft was launched on Thursday at China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation's shipworks in the central city of Wuhan on the Yangtze River, Chinese state media reported Sunday. Pakistan contracted to buy eight of the submarines, the final four of which are to be built by the Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works in the Pakistani port city of the same name. The Hangor class is believed to be an export version of China's 039A submarine, with a crew of 38 plus eight spaces for special forces troops and equipped with torpedoes and anti-ship missiles. Pakistan has used submarines in the past to confront India as part of their land wars over disputed territory in the north. Prohibitions on dual military and civilian use of technology by European nations that make diesel submarines has left China Pakistan's best option fo

India eyes potential to become a hub for submarine cables, global backbone

"Increase in the number of submarine cables is key to reducing latency, improving network speed and performance in India"

Norwegian firm refuses fuel to US warships over Trump's snub to Zelenskyy

The move follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent visit to the White House, where he had a hostile conversation with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance

Airtel completes landing of SEA-ME-WE-6 submarine cable in Chennai

Bharti Airtel on Monday said it has completed the landing of the new SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable system in Chennai. The company recently landed the SEA-ME-WE 6 (Southeast Asia-Middle East-West Europe-6 or SMW6) cable in Mumbai on December 30, 2024. "The cable landing, both in Mumbai and Chennai, will be fully integrated with Airtel's data centre arm, Nxtra by Airtel, at its large facilities in the respective cities with an aim to enable global hyperscalers and businesses in the country to seamlessly access international connectivity and data centre services," Bharti Airtel said in a release. These cable landings were completed by SubCom, a leading supplier of subsea fibre optic cable data systems responsible for the engineering, manufacture and installation of SEA-ME-WE-6. Cable landing stations connect submarine cable systems with land-based networks. According to the release, the 21,700 Rkm (route kilometres) submarine cable system connects India to Singapore and France (Marseil