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American and Australian Navy Sailors build scaffolding on USS Hawaii (SSN 776) during a port visit to HMAS Stirling, Australia, on August 28, 2024. (DVIDS)

Inflation Hits the High Seas: The Navy Needs $1.95 Billion More To Finish Two Subs

Budget battles intensify as the US Navy navigates inflation and strategic needs for submarine funding. Can they balance costs and security?

Technology Sep 05

A lone submarine patrols the vast ocean. Original illustration by SOFREP.

China’s Silent Service Gets Loud: Grueling Training Revamps Submarine Force

China’s silent service gets loud: Grueling training revamps submarine force for Western Pacific power play.

HIghland Systems' Kronos submarine (Image grab via X)

Ukraine’s “Batman” Sub Purported To Turn 180 Degrees Underwater at Full Speed

Ukrainian engineers in the UAE unveiled the Kronos submarine, boasting a manta ray-inspired design, 180-degree turns at full speed.

Ohio-class submarine USS Georgia (SSGN-729) / (Image source: DVIDS)

US Navy Faces Capacity Gap as Aging Ohio-Class Submarines Retire

The US Navy is set to retire four Ohio-class guided-missile submarines by 2028, raising concerns about land-attack capacity.

Borei-class submarine K-551 "Vladimir Monomakh" (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

Deep Sea Upgrade: Russia’s Naval Nuclear Forces Get a Boost

Russia builds 2 new Borei-A submarines to upgrade its naval nuclear arsenal, boosting undersea deterrence.

SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 1 members are shown here pulling a Teammate aboard the guided missile submarine USS Michigan. Image Credit: US Navy / MCS3 Kristopher Kirsop

Stories From Delta Force: The Time I Worked Submarine Operations With US Navy SEALs

Amidst the fierce camaraderie and ear-splitting sonic booms on Coronado’s sands, I, a Green Beret among Navy SEALs, embraced the raw intensity of military might and the unspoken bond of warriors at sea.

Featured Dec 14

A Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) / Image source: DVIDS

Revolutionizing Submarine Construction: The US Navy Embraces 3D Printing

The US Navy’s dive into 3D printing is revolutionizing submarine construction, ensuring timely delivery and global collaboration.

USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795) prepares to moor for the first time at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut (Image source: DVIDS)

US Navy Honors Nuclear Pioneer with USS Hyman G Rickover Submarine Commissioning

The USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795) recently joined the Navy’s elite – honoring a visionary, and advancing our undersea supremacy.

A submarine emerging from the depths of the ocean / SOFREP original illustration

US Report Highlights China’s Submarine Secrets and Growing Ties with Russia

US report unveils China’s submarine secrets and hints at a potential alliance with Russia to boost its undersea warfare capabilities.

Technology Oct 09

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Lockheed Martin Secures $1.2B Contract for Trident II Missiles

Lockheed Martin clinches $1.2 billion Trident II (D5) missile contract, boosting United States and the United Kingdom’s naval firepower.

Technology Oct 05

Dry Combat Submersible Prototype (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

The Future of Special Operations: A Look at the Dry Combat Submersible

Lockheed Martin’s DCS offers covert, dry submersible delivery for U.S. Special Operations Forces, transforming naval warfare.

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Naval Group Unveils France’s Third Barracuda-Class Nuclear Submarine, Marking Milestone in French Navy’s Modernization

The French Naval Group unveiled the third Barracuda-class submarine, reinforcing France’s position as a maritime power with advanced capabilities.

Navy SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) Mark 11 (Image source: DVIDS)

Diving Deep into Midget Submarines: Understanding Their History and Technology

Diving into the intriguing world of midget submarines, this exploration uncovers their storied past, diverse roles in naval warfare, and the innovative technology that powers these compact yet formidable vessels.

Technology Jul 19

Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Illinois (SSN 786) / Image source: DVIDS

Life Aboard a Submarine: The Challenges and Camaraderie of Submariners

In the ocean’s depths, a remarkable brotherhood thrives. Submariners conquer challenges, forge bonds, and defy the abyss, all while encased within tons of steel.

Nuclear-powered submarine USS Nautilus (SSN 571) in the Thames River shortly after its christening ceremony in 1954. (Image source: DVIDS)

Silent Guardians of the Deep: Exploring the Evolution of Submarines in Warfare

These silent guardians of the deep have witnessed an incredible evolution, from rudimentary submersible crafts to formidable war machines.

IAI BlueWhale Large AUV (Screengrab via IAI/YouTube)

Israel Unveils Newest Autonomous ‘BlueWhale’ Sub for Covert Naval Operations

Israel has made significant progress in developing unmanned submarines, unveiling it’s latest called the BlueWhale underwater platform.

Middle East May 13

USS Thresher (SSN-593) in transit, April 30, 1961. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

SOFREP History: USS Thresher’s Technological Marvel and Its Fatal End

The sinking of the USS Thresher remains one of the most significant submarine tragedies in US Navy history, sixty years later.

Military History May 11

Silent Service: Submarine Warfare From World War II to the Present

SOFREP Book Club Spotlight: Silent Service-Submarine Warfare From World War II to the Present

See the secret and dangerous world of submarine life and warfare like never before.

Entertainment Apr 26

A Ohio-class guided-missile submarine (Image source: DVIDS)

6 Most Powerful Nuclear-Powered Submarines (2023)

Based on the current (2023) consensus, here are six of the world’s most powerful and advanced nuclear-powered submarines today.

Maritime Self-Defense Force Submarine Hakugei (SS-514) holding a launching ceremony at Kawasaki Heavy Industries Kobe Factory. (Source: Hunini/Wikimedia Commons)

Japan’s New $548M Hakugei Submarine, the ‘White Whale’

Japan is bolstering its submarine fleet strength, introducing some of the most advanced and undetectable vessels to its flotilla to stay ahead of China.

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