nuclear attack ballistic missile submarine

Mar- 2026 -

21 March

Sea

U.S. Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Tennessee (SSBN 734), an United Kingdom Royal Navy Vanguard-class nuclear submarine, an E6-B Mercury assigned to the "Shadows" of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 4 and an MH60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the “Proud Warriors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72 conducted bi-lateral at sea training

Get to Know the UK’s Vanguard-Class Submarine

Explore the Vanguard-class submarine, its nuclear deterrent role, stealth capabilities, and how it sustains the UK’s strategic underwater defense.

19 March

Americas

An artist rendering of a Columbia-class nuclear submarine breaching the surface. The top half of the submarine can be seen above the water surrounding it.

Christine Casimiro

General Dynamics Lands $15B to Advance Columbia-Class Submarine Program

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $15.38-billion contract modification to support, sustain, and accelerate the Columbia-class submarine program.

Feb- 2026 -

6 February

Sea

Bea Castañeda

Stealth, Power, Deterrence: Inside the Columbia-Class Submarine

Dive into the Columbia-class submarine, the US Navy’s next-generation ballistic missile platform set to replace the aging Ohio-class.

Oct- 2024 -

11 October

Arms

Akula-Class nuclear attack submarine INS Chakra

Inder Singh Bisht

India Approves Building Nuclear Attack Subs, Buying MQ-9B Drones

The Indian government has approved the construction of two nuclear-powered attack submarines and the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B drones from the US.

Get to Know the UK’s Vanguard-Class Submarine

General Dynamics Lands $15B to Advance Columbia-Class Submarine Program

Stealth, Power, Deterrence: Inside the Columbia-Class Submarine

India Approves Building Nuclear Attack Subs, Buying MQ-9B Drones

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