DefenceTalkMoscow: Russia flexed its military muscles as it launched strikes in Syria for the first time from a submarine stationed in the Mediterranean, ratcheting up its bombing campaign in the war-torn country. The strikes came with Syria’s splintered opposition due to begin Saudi-organized talks in Riyadh on Wednesday for difficult discussions on forming a united […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-launches-syria-submarine-strikes-ahead-of-talks-66021/

DefenceTalkTwo Royal Navy nuclear deterrent submarines have reached key program milestones. These will extend their life as the backbone of the UK’s Continuous At-Sea Deterrent. HMS Vengeance has left Devonport dockyard following a Long Overhaul Period (Refuel) and sailed past HMS Vanguard, which is due to start a scheduled Deep Maintenance Period (Refuel). HMS Vengeance […]https://www.defencetalk.com/british-jobs-secured-through-upgrade-to-nuclear-deterrent-65991/

DefenceTalkJapan’s defense minister urged Australia Sunday to award a huge submarine contract to his country, saying such a deal would help bolster regional security. Australia has put out to tender a project worth up to Aus $50 billion (US $36 billion) to replace its current diesel and electric-powered Collins Class submarines. France and Germany are […]https://www.defencetalk.com/japan-links-australian-submarine-bid-to-regional-security-65892/

DefenceTalkFLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan: The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) arrived alongside the USS Emory S. Land (AS-39) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia for a port visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment Nov. 14. With a crew of approximately 165, Ohio will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the latest capabilities of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/indo-asia-pacific-exercise-reveals-us-navy-special-forces-submarine-65867/

DefenceTalkThe talks took place at the 23rd International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO 2015 in Kielce, Poland in September 2015. Norway has six submarines of the Ula-class. These are the only submarines of this class in the world, and they are approximately 25 years old. This means that acquiring spare parts is becoming gradually more challenging. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/norwegian-polish-talks-regarding-submarine-cooperation-65317/

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/

DefenceTalkMorocco and Russia are close to reaching a deal on the delivery of a Russian-made Amur-1650 (project 677E) submarine which would be the kingdom’s first submarine, World Tribune reported. The contract is expected to be signed during King Mohammed VI’s trip to Moscow later this year. The two countries have been in talks on the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/morocco-to-buy-russian-amur-1650-super-quiet-submarine-65154/

DefenceTalkChina is building a modern and regionally powerful navy with a limited but growing capability for conducting operations beyond China’s near-seas region. Observers of Chinese and U.S. military forces view China’s improving naval capabilities as posing a potential challenge in the Western Pacific to the U.S. Navy’s ability to achieve and maintain control of blue-water […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-naval-modernization-implications-for-us-navy-capabilities-3-64983/

DefenceTalkVietnam’s navy has received a fourth Varshavianka-class submarine, armed with unique Club-S cruise missiles capable of striking both sea and coastal targets. Vietnam received a fourth Varshavianka (Improved Kilo) submarine on Tuesday, as the country continues growing its submarine fleet. Vietnam’s Russian-made submarines can submerge to a depth of up to 300 meters and travel […]https://www.defencetalk.com/vietnam-receives-new-russian-sub-with-club-s-missiles-64807/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab has signed contracts with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the construction of two new Type A26 submarines and a mid-life upgrade for two Gotland-class submarines. The orders, signed with FMV today, cover the period 2015-2024 and the total order value is SEK8.6 billion. Saab will construct, verify and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-signs-contracts-for-a26-submarines-and-gotland-class-submarines-upgrades-64743/