submarines

Fincantieri Lays Keel of First Italian Navy U212 Near Future Submarine

Fincantieri has laid the keel of the initial U212 Near Future Submarine for the Italian Navy at its facility in Muggiano, La Spezia.

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Australia Unveils Initial $2.8B for New Nuclear Subs Facility

Australia unveiled $2.8 billion in spending on Sunday as a "down payment" on a new facility to build nuclear submarines under the tripartite AUKUS security pact with Britain and the United States.

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Lead US Navy Columbia Submarine on Track for 2028 Delivery After Supplier Delay

The US Navy has said it is on schedule to receive its first platform under the Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine program in 2028 and expects full-rate production by 2031.

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Ultra Maritime Charts New Undersea Capabilities at AFCEA WEST 2026

Ultra Maritime is bringing next-gen undersea capabilities to AFCEA WEST 2026, a key US naval and defense expo that highlights the latest innovations in maritime technology.

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What Washington Will Really Ask About a South Korean SSN

The US will only embrace a South Korean nuclear-powered attack submarine that clearly strengthens alliance undersea power while staying within the hard limits of politics, law, and industrial capacity.

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General Dynamics Receives Special Dry Dock for Columbia Submarine Development

General Dynamics Electric Boat has accepted the floating dry dock tasked with supporting the construction of the US Navy’s Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines.

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Germany, India to Step Up Talks for $8B Submarine Program

Germany and India are slated to push forward talks on a potential $8-billion program as Berlin and New Delhi explore cooperation on building six German-designed conventional submarines for the Indian Navy.

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Japan Bans Kawasaki From Defense Bids Over Submarine Data Fraud

Tokyo has barred local shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries from bidding on government contracts after confirming decades-long falsification of fuel efficiency data for submarine engines used by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

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General Dynamics Delivers 26th Virginia Submarine to US Navy

The US Navy has received the 26th Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine from General Dynamics Electric Boat.

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HII Completes Hull Assembly for US Navy’s 29th Virginia Submarine

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has confirmed that the US Navy’s 29th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine has achieved its “pressure hull complete” status.

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