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The Navy thinks Russian subs are a growing threat to Europe, and it's...
NATO navies are increasingly worried about Russian submarines.That concern has led to renewed focus on anti-submarine warfare.But some of those navies have neglected their ASW capabilities, meaning...
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US submarines are better than China's 'by far,' but in a war that may not matter
China has invested heavily in its submarines over the past 20 years, but US subs remain superior.But time, location, and numbers could help China mitigate the US's advantages.China also has an edge in...
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Four US Navy sailors charged with sex crimes involving a minor in their barracks
Charge sheets obtained by Navy Times show disturbing allegations of sex crimes involving a child. The activities reportedly occurred in the barracks and involved a girl between the ages of 12 and 16...
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Caught between Trump and China, Japan is making a small upgrade to give its...
Japan launched its latest Soryu-class diesel-electric attack sub this month, the Oryu.The sub was the first to feature lithium-ion batteries, which store about double the power as previous...
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9 photos of WWII escort aircraft carriers, the US Navy's small but effective...
Fleet-sized aircraft carriers, such as the USS Enterprise and USS Midway, captured the public's attention during the air battles of World War II. But the majority of the US Navy's aircraft carriers...
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These are the deadly US weapons Taiwan really wants to counter China
As China puts increased pressure on Taiwan, the self-ruled island is pursuing greater defensive capabilities.At the top of the US weapons wish list are submarine technology, the F-35 Lightning II Joint...
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NATO navies are teaming up to take on Russian subs, and they want to do it...
WASHINGTON — The US and its NATO allies are teaming up to more closely cooperate on the development and fielding of unmanned maritime systems, according to an agreement signed by the defense heads of...
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A $48 million submarine system will dive to the deepest point in the ocean,...
Only three people have previously been to the Challenger Deep, the deepest point of the ocean.A new submersible from Triton Submarines will make it possible for many more people to reach 36,000-foot...
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Chinese scientists are hiding secret messages in whale sounds, and it could...
Chinese scientists are researching ways to camouflage undersea signals using the sound pulses emitted by sperm whales.Underwater reconnaissance systems often filter out "ocean noise," meaning that...
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The Navy needs to step up its submarine game to counter Russia and China, a...
A independent review of the 2018 National Defense Strategy by a 12-member bipartisan commission warns that the military might of the United States has degraded and could lose a fight against a rival...
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The US military wants to hunt enemy subs with genetically-engineered sea life
In age of great power competition in which adversarial powers are closing the gap in the undersea battlespace, the US military is looking to abundant ocean organisms for enhanced defense.Researchers...
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India is beefing up its navy to counter China's increasingly powerful fleet
India and China, the world's two most populous countries, have a long history of conflict.In recent years, India has been watching China's navy expand into the Indian Ocean.Now New Delhi plans to...
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A $48 million submarine just took a record-breaking dive into the deepest...
Private-equity-firm manager and explorer Victor Vescovo just became the first person to reach the deepest point in the Atlantic Ocean.Vescovo solo-piloted a $48 million Triton Submarine to the bottom...
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The US Navy's carriers have a gaping hole in their defenses against a growing...
The US military is gearing up for a conflict with a comparable adversary.At sea, this means countering new threats to aircraft carriers and to their air wings.The US Navy retired one of its main...
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The US Navy's best sub-hunting aircraft is facing some nagging problems
The Boeing-made P-8A Poseidon is one of the most advanced maritime-patrol aircraft in service.Its high-tech surveillance gear has made it a mainstay of the Navy's air fleet and drawn the interest of...
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'America's first millennial submarine' is also its deadliest hunter-killer...
The US Navy commissioned the USS South Dakota on Saturday and, in doing so, ushered in a new era of millennial undersea war fighters and the most technologically advanced submarine hunter-killer on...
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A submarine arms race is heating up in the Indo-Pacific amid a 'great threat'...
The head of US Indo-Pacific Command warned about China's advancing submarine technology this week.Adm. Phil Davidson told senators that the US need to strengthen its underwater capabilities.Across the...
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Russia says it's going to arm a submarine with 6 nuclear 'doomsday' devices
Russia built an underwater nuclear torpedo with a massive warhead designed to cause tsunamis and devastate entire continents.Russia said it will arm one of its most mysterious subs with up to six of...
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The Pacific is filling up with submarines, raising warnings about an...
The number of submarines operating in the Indo-Pacific region is growing.Increasing submarine activity heightens the risk of accidents, especially in some of the world's busiest waterways.Officials are...
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An explorer took a $48 million submarine on 3 record-breaking dives to the...
Explorer and private equity investor Victor Vescovo is attempting to reach the deepest points of the world's five oceans.Vescovo's $48 million submarine is designed withstand the most extreme...
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