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An Era of ‘Submarine Diplomacy’?
June 16, 2023

An Era of ‘Submarine Diplomacy’?

By Michito Tsuruoka
The long-standing dilemma between deterrence and reassurance is set to play out again.

Commissioning of Russia’s First Upgraded Borei-Class Ballistic Missile Sub Delayed
April 13, 2020

Commissioning of Russia’s First Upgraded Borei-Class Ballistic Missile Sub Delayed

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Knyaz Vladimir is expected to be delivered to Russia’s Northern Fleet by the end of June.
Russia’s First Upgraded Borei-Class Ballistic Missile Sub to Be Commissioned By May
March 04, 2020

Russia’s First Upgraded Borei-Class Ballistic Missile Sub to Be Commissioned By May

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Knyaz Vladimir will be delivered to Russia’s Northern Fleet in April or May, according to a Russian defense industry source.

Russia’s First Upgraded Borei-Class Boomer to Be Commissioned in March
February 14, 2020

Russia’s First Upgraded Borei-Class Boomer to Be Commissioned in March

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Knyaz Vladimir will likely be delivered to Russia’s Northern Fleet in a month and a half, according to a Russian defense industry official.

H.I. Sutton on the Future of Underwater Warfare in the Indo-Pacific Region
January 22, 2020

H.I. Sutton on the Future of Underwater Warfare in the Indo-Pacific Region

By Franz-Stefan Gady
What are some of the future strategic and technological challenges to submarine forces in the region?

Russia’s First Upgraded Borei-Class Ballistic Missile Sub Completes Sea and Weapons Trials
November 27, 2019

Russia’s First Upgraded Borei-Class Ballistic Missile Sub Completes Sea and Weapons Trials

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Knyaz Vladimir successfully completed state trials earlier this month, according to the Russian Navy.

General Dynamics to Begin Construction of First Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Sub in 2020
November 15, 2019

General Dynamics to Begin Construction of First Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Sub in 2020

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Construction of the first-of-class Columbia could begin in late 2020, according to the CEO of General Dynamics.
US Ohio-Class Nuclear Sub Test Fires 4 Ballistic Missiles
September 13, 2019

US Ohio-Class Nuclear Sub Test Fires 4 Ballistic Missiles

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy conducted ballistic missile launches from a submerged submarine off the Californian coast earlier this month.

India Issues Tender for Heavyweight Torpedoes for Kalvari-Class Submarines
July 15, 2019

India Issues Tender for Heavyweight Torpedoes for Kalvari-Class Submarines

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A tender for the procurement of 100 heavyweight torpedoes for the Indian Navy was reportedly issued earlier in July.

US Shipbuilder Cuts First Steel for Lead Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine
May 27, 2019

US Shipbuilder Cuts First Steel for Lead Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Huntington Ingalls Industries officially began construction for the first-of-class USS Columbia on May 23.

US Submarine Test Fires Ballistic Missile
May 20, 2019

US Submarine Test Fires Ballistic Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy conducted a ballistic missile launch from a nuclear-powered submarine off Florida on May 9.
India’s Submarine Fleet Still Lacks Modern Heavyweight Torpedoes
January 31, 2019

India’s Submarine Fleet Still Lacks Modern Heavyweight Torpedoes

By Franz-Stefan Gady
There has been little progress in the procurement of new heavyweight torpedoes for the Indian Navy’s submarine fleet.

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