President Vladimir Putin on Thursday launched a nuclear-powered submarine equipped with hypersonic Zircon missiles capable of traveling at several times the speed of sound.
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Red Sea Tourist Submarine Sinking Kills At Least Six Off the Coast of Egypt
A small recreational submersible, named Sindbad, has sunk off the Egyptian resort town of Hurghada with 45 people on board. The incident occurred around 1,000 meters offshore during an hour-long…
https://gcaptain.com/red-sea-tourist-submarine-sinking-kills-at-least-six-off-the-coast-of-egypt/
Saab launches Gotland-class submarine HMS Halland after mid-life upgrade
Saab’s Karslkrona, Sweden, shipyard yesterday launched the submarine HMS Halland following a comprehensive mid-life upgrade. HMS Halland is the third and final submarine in the Gotland class to undergo the upgrade, which includes new technologies and systems of the same type that will be used in upcoming Blekinge class (A26) submarines.
The Gotland class was the world’s first submarine class in operation with a Stiring air independent propulsion (AIP) system.
Saab says that the launch marks an...
German Lawmakers Approve €4.7 Billion Order for Submarines
German lawmakers approved the government’s request for €4.7 billion to buy four additional U212CD submarines from Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH on top of the two already ordered.
https://gcaptain.com/german-lawmakers-approve-e4-7-billion-order-for-submarines/
Modi’s $6 Billion Submarine Plan Stalls Following Sea Tests
India’s $6 billion plan to build submarines has stalled because of contractor complaints over whether proper procedures were followed during tests at sea, delaying the navy’s efforts to bolster its capabilities as China expands its presence in the Indian Ocean.
https://gcaptain.com/modis-6-billion-submarine-plan-stalls-following-sea-tests/
Virginia Class Submarine Program $17B Over Budget—Enough to Build a New Aircraft Carrier
The Virginia-class submarine project may exceed its budget by $17 billion—surpassing the price tag of an entire new aircraft carrier. By Tony Capaccio (Bloomberg) The Navy’s new Virginia-class submarines are projected…
SSN 796 successfully completes its initial sea trials
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) reports that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has successfully completed initial sea trials of the Virginia-class attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796)
SSN 79 spent several days at sea to test the boat’s systems and components. Testing included submerging the submarine for the first time and conducting high-speed maneuvers while on the surface and submerged. NNS teams will continue the testing program ahead of delivering the boat to the U.S. Navy.
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https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/ssn-796-successfully-completes-its-initial-sea-trials/
US Navy To Deploy Anti-Ship Missiles on Subs
By Tony Capaccio (Bloomberg) The US Navy plans to begin arming submarines next year with ship-targeting versions of the widely used Tomahawk missile, part of Washington’s push to ramp up military…
https://gcaptain.com/us-navy-to-deploy-anti-ship-missiles-on-subs/
Russian Nuclear Submarine Test Intercontinental Missile
By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW, Nov 5 (Reuters) – Russia’s new strategic nuclear submarine, the Imperator Alexander III, has successfully tested a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile, the Russian defense ministry said on Sunday. …
https://gcaptain.com/russian-nuclear-submarine-test-intercontinental-missile/
Electric Boat gets $967 Virginia class contract mod
General Dynamics Electric Boat has been awarded a $967 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy for lead yard support and development and design efforts for Virginia class fast-attack submarines.
The cost-plus-fixed fee modification to a previously awarded contract totals $967,185,528. Work will be performed in Groton, Conn.t McLeansville, N.C.; Newport News, Va; and Newport and Quonset Point, R.I. Work is expected to be completed by October 2024. This contract was awarded on September...
https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/electric-boat-gets-967-virginia-class-contract-mod/