Etiqueta: submarine
The German shipyard TKMS has begun construction of the first Dakar-class submarines for the Israeli Navy
In the context of the recent launch ceremony of the last Dolphin II-class submarine for the Israeli Navy, the German shipyard Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has announced the beginning of construction on the first of the new Dakar-class submarines, which is planned as a...
One of the Russian Navy’s new Kilo II attack submarines arrived in Indonesia as part of its transit to the Pacific
This week, one of the Russian Navy's new Kilo II attack submarines arrived in Indonesia as part of its transit to the Pacific, escorted by the rescue tug Alatau. Specifically, the vessel named Ufa reached the port of Surabaya, where it will engage in...
The Brazilian Navy’s new submarine Tonelero has completed its first navigation and static dive tests
As part of the preparatory tasks prior to its entry into service, the Brazilian Navy conducted the first navigation and static dive tests of the new Riachuelo-class submarine Tonelero (S-42).
The maneuvers, carried out on Friday 25 and Saturday 26, consisted in the first sea...
The Russian Navy’s third Lada-class attack submarine has begun new sea trials in the Gulf of Finland
Launched at the end of December 2023, the new attack submarine Velikiye Luki, the third of the new Lada-class being incorporated by the Russian Navy, has begun new sea trials in the Gulf of Finland. This has been confirmed through various OSINT sources, which...
The sixth Kilo II-class attack submarine intended for the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet is launched
Against the backdrop of the OCK Admiralty Shipyards facilities, the Russian Navy celebrated the launching of a new diesel-electric propulsion Kilo II-class attack submarine (also known as the Improved Kilo or Project 636.3). The ceremony was led by the Deputy Commander of the Russian...
The fifth of the new Taigei-class submarines of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force was launched
In recent hours, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force celebrated the launch of one of its new Taigei-class attack submarines at the Kobe Shipyard & Machinery Works of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. During this event, the fifth unit of the class was named Chougei.
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The Chougei,...
With an eye on the Arctic, Canada begins the process to acquire 12 new attack submarines for its navy
Against the backdrop of the announced purchase of 12 new attack submarines, the Canadian government has launched a request for information to various players in the naval industry to assess the availability of submarines currently in production, outlining the requirements of its Navy for...
Despite the delays, Taiwan approves, with modifications, the local construction program for seven new attack submarines
Recently, the Chief of the General Staff of the Taiwan Navy, Chiu Chun-jung, confirmed the latest advancements in the attack submarine construction program. Set as one of the goals of the Taiwanese government, this program has experienced delays in its execution, leading to revisions...
