Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: For the first time, China has outstripped U.S. nuclear-powered submarine production. U.S. plans to shore up an aging submarine fleet are delayed.

WASHINGTON—Republicans and Democrats in Congress are pushing the Navy to award contracts for at least 15 submarines after months of delays, arguing that waiting any longer could harm the bespoke ...

This satellite image shows Bohai Shipyard, where all Chinese nuclear-powered submarines are constructed. (Google Earth) CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Submarines are among the most secretive of China’s ...

Seabourn Cruise Line will end its submarine program in March, in part due to limited guest interest. Passenger participation rates have been lower than the cruise line had anticipated, it said.

While diesel engines don't need spark plugs, they do need air ventilation for proper combustion. This is a problem for vessels traveling underwater, such as submarines. Yet diesel submarines exist and ...

The U.S. Navy today possesses the most technologically advanced submarine force in the world. Its nuclear-powered attack submarines and ballistic missile submarines remain unmatched in speed, ...

Jan. 30 (Asia Today) --Taiwan's first domestically built conventional submarine completed its first submerged sea trial Thursday, a milestone for an eight-boat program aimed at strengthening ...

Taiwan's first indigenous submarine seen here during its sea trials in January 2026. (CSBC) Taiwan's first domestically built submarine, Hai Kun, has completed its first underwater trials. CSBC ...

The United States has improved the readiness of its underwater forces amid China's fast-growing navy, with none of its nuclear-powered attack submarines idle awaiting maintenance for the first time in ...

JS Sogei, the sixth Taigei-class submarine, entered the water in a ceremony held at KHI’s shipyard in Kobe City, Japan, Oct. 14, 2025. The Taigei class are Japan’s newest diesel-electric submarines.

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The HMS Anson is the fifth Astute-class fast attack submarine in Royal Navy service—and the eighth vessel to bear the name of George Anson, an 18th-century British admiral. Travel from the UK to ...