Sunday, July 7, 2024

Submarine

Russian warships and nuclear-powered submarine arrive in Cuba for joint drills

A group of Russian Navy ships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, arrived in Cuba on June 12, marking the largest show of force by Russia in its long-standing relationship with Cuba in years.

France test-fires M51.3 long-range ballistic missile to boost nuclear deterrence

The French military successfully test-fired its new submarine-launched ballistic missile, M51.3 SLBM, confirming major improvements for future oceanic deterrence.

UK awards BAE nearly $5 billion contract for AUKUS submarine program

The United Kingdom awarded a 4 billion pound ($4.9 billion) contract to three UK-based companies for the design and construction of a nuclear-powered attack submarine, as part of the country's AUKUS program with Australia and the US.

Singapore Navy receives its first German-built Invincible-class submarine

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) welcomed the induction of the Invincible-class submarine, Impeccable, in a homecoming ceremony held at RSS Singapura-Changi Naval Base on July 20.

US and Canadian regulators to investigate Titan sub implosion and loss of five lives

Canadian and United States government authorities are starting a safety investigation following the conclusion that OceanGate’s Titan submersible suffered a “catastrophic implosion”, instantly killing all five passengers.

Rescuers race against time to find missing Titanic Tourist Submarine carrying 5 explorers

A large-scale search and rescue operation is currently underway in the remote area of the Atlantic Ocean after a tourist submarine went missing during a mission to document the wreckage of the Titanic on June 18.

US and South Korea strengthen alliance, pledge stronger nuclear deterrence against North Korea

U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced to strengthen security partnership as they unveiled a new strategic pact to deter North Korean aggression.

Australia, UK and US unveil AUKUS nuclear submarine project

The leaders of the US, the UK and Australia unveiled an ambitious multibillion-dollar plan for a new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines amid growing concern about China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific.

Australia expected to buy five US nuclear submarines as part of AUKUS

Australia is set to purchase up to five US Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines in 2030s as part of AUKUS pact with the United States and the United Kingdom, according to four US officials.

Turkey developing Atmaca anti-ship missile with a hybrid dual-seeker and VLS

The missile can be launched from vertical submarine launch systems.

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Nearly 30,000 people evacuated as Northern California wildfires spreads amid heatwave

Raging wildfires in northern California has forced nearly 30,000 residents to evacuate as the state endures a brutal heatwave.