The debate over nuclear-powered submarines is likely to serve as a critical indicator of Japan’s strategic trajectory.

SEOUL/WASHINGTON/TOKYO, Dec 5 (Reuters) - South Korea's pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines is gaining traction following President Donald Trump's endorsement, ending decades of U.S. resistance in a ...

Pakistan expects first Chinese submarine to enter service in 2026 Pakistan's submarines will project power towards Middle East, says admiral Islamabad ordered eight submarines in $5 billion Chinese ...

If Tokyo acquires nuclear-powered subs, it would be a significant strategic shift for the only nation to have suffered atomic bombings. In this May 31, 2025 file photo, Japan’s then-Defense Minister ...

When it comes to nuclear submarines, the U.S. is the undisputed global leader, operating the majority of nuclear submarines in existence today. Besides the United States (which has nearly 70 nuclear ...

The Rybachiy base, which hosts nuclear-powered submarines from Russia’s Pacific Fleet, lies in a cove about 80 miles from the powerful earthquake that struck near the Kamchatka peninsula last week.

Submarines are quite possibly some of the scariest vessels any navy could operate. No, they're not as large as an aircraft carrier or as armed to the teeth as a destroyer, but their ability to ...

There was relief in naval circles on three continents recently when President Donald Trump insisted the U.S. is moving “full steam ahead” on the AUKUS security agreement that sends state-of-the-art ...

Key Points - Iran's submarine force, a key component of its asymmetric naval strategy, is a diverse mix of platforms designed to counter superior naval powers in the Persian Gulf. -The fleet is led by ...

Last month, the Navy conducted four scheduled test launches of unarmed Trident II D5 missiles from an Ohio-class submarine off Florida’s east coast. Some observers read the timing as quiet signaling ...

Key Points and Summary - The Royal Navy's Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarines are a study in contrasts: technologically brilliant yet plagued by a history of problems. -Considered among the ...