SLBMs can be launched from underwater nearly anywhere in the world—and are incredibly difficult to intercept, making them ideal second-strike nuclear weapons.

Conversion of the USS Ohio into a cruise missile submarine (SGN) began in November 2002. The work was completed in January ...

The K-132 Irkutsk, a Project 949A submarine, is being scrapped by Russia, highlighting the challenges of its long-stalled ...

Two nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile (SLCM-N) launch task area agreements were awarded to Northrop Grumman's Mission ...

September 28, 2025: Recently, the Russian Northern Fleet received another Borei-A class SSBN, making eight of these nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines in service. The Russian Navy is more ...

India is on the cusp of a major milestone in its nuclear deterrent capability, with the Indian Navy confirming that INS ...

India leases a Russian Akula-class nuclear submarine, K-391 Bratsk, to become INS Chakra III. Secure advanced underwater ...

July 29, 2025: South Korea has 23 Air Independent Propulsion/AIP submarines while North Korea maintains a similar number of older subs. North Korea is building a nuclear powered SSBN, such a boat ...

India has taken a significant step to boost its naval strength by finalizing a deal to lease a Russian nuclear-powered attack ...

Satellite images observed by Naval News show the Russian Navy special purpose submarine RFS Khabarovsk in the water, moored ...

India will commission nuclear ballistic submarine INS Aridaman 'very soon', Navy chief says. The SSBN boosts India’s nuclear ...