The Naval Sea Systems Command awarded a nine-ship — eight with Virginia Payload Module (VPM) — Block V contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) Dec. 2. The contract includes an option for one additional submarine with VPM. The Block V contract is a $22.2-billion fixed-price incentive fee, multi-year procurement contract for fiscal years 2019 […]

DefenceTalkGliding stealthily through the ocean depths, attack submarines quietly shadow their quarry, ready to strike with torpedoes or missiles. Somewhat neglected after the Cold War, they are now making a serious comeback around the world. Militaries in Asia, Russia and the United States are aggressively stepping up the development, acquisition and deployment of the undersea […]https://www.defencetalk.com/submarines-surface-as-key-tool-in-worlds-navies-68193/

DefenceTalkThe fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) returned to its homeport of Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton Aug. 21, following a six-month deployment. During the deployment, Seawolf conducted routine submarine operations, which included scheduled under-ice transits and under-ice operations. “The crew performed superbly on multiple operations in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility,” said Cmdr. Jeff Bierley, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uss-seawolf-ssn-21-completes-six-month-arctic-deployment-65210/

DefenceTalkRussia’s next-generation nuclear-powered attack submarines will have a double-hull structure and a displacement of up to 12,000 tons, the Malakhit design bureau said Monday. “The displacement will be roughly similar to that of the Yasen-class subs – some 12,000 tons or even slightly less,” Malakhit’s deputy general director Nikolai Novoselov said in an interview with […]https://www.defencetalk.com/future-russian-attack-submarines-to-keep-double-hull-design-61174/