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The nuclear submarine program of China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is fraught with contradictory information, speculation, and propaganda. The lack of valid and verified information is a vivid reminder …
China’s Nuclear Submarine Program: Fact vs. Fiction Read More
India’s efforts to bring the Vikrant on line were given added urgency with the Chinese commissioning of the aircraft carrier Shandong in December 2019. In January 2020, the Indian Ministry …
India’s Aircraft Carrier Program Can’t Keep Up with China’s Read More
The veteran Russian Project 1135(V) class frigate design appears destined to be an Indian-dominated program, with India having 20 ships of record (ordered, under construction, or in service), tying Russia’s …
Can Russian Frigates Outsell FREMM Design Ships? Read More
Interest in undersea warfare is experiencing a resurgence following years of neglect in favor of airborne and land-based operations. This revival is being driven by China’s increasing aggression in the …
Assertive Actions by Russia and China Spur Revival in the Market for Submarine Tracking Systems Read More
Australia’s cancellation of its contract with France’s Naval Group for 12 Shortfin Barracuda class submarines (the Shortfin being a conventionally powered variant of the nuclear-powered Barracuda) in favor of …
Australia’s Surprise Decision and the Dynamics of the World Submarine Market Read More
Undersea warfare is seeing a resurgence of interest following years of neglect in favor of airborne and land-based operations. This revival is being driven by China’s increasing aggression in the …
Aggressive Behavior in South China Sea Sparks New Interest in Sonobuoys Read More
Some of the best anti‑submarine warfare systems available today tend to act from above rather than below. Whether they are shore-based, long-range maritime patrol aircraft or ship-based, short‑range helicopters, aircraft …
Dipping Sonars a Key Tool in Hunting Submarines Read MoreSign up for the latest blog posts and products sent straight to your inbox.