Submarines are among the most sophisticated vehicles that humanity has ever developed. Their capability to navigate both the ocean surface and deep waters, their capacity to operate silently, and ...

Unlike large vessels traveling on the ocean's surface or most other vehicles on the planet, military submarines do not have windows. A submarine's commander can't tell their helmsman to hang a right ...

The U.S. Navy has relied on submarines as an important part of its naval power since the invention of the Turtle, the first military sub, in 1775. Over the years, submarine technology improved, ...

What makes a submarine such an impressive vessel? Why is the submarine such an important component of a modern nation’s navy? It all goes back to stealth. You see, a submarine operates deep beneath ...

The US expects more contested operations for guided missile submarines such as USS Ohio , shown here operating off the coast of Guam. (Janes/Michael Fabey) Having noted the effectiveness of guided ...

Australia on Tuesday welcomed the arrival of an advanced United States nuclear-powered submarine as a Chinese three-ship flotilla sailed into the waters off its southern coastline. The Chinese Defense ...

What You Need to Know: As the age of manned submarines and aircraft carriers fades, the U.S. Navy must shift its focus toward Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) like DARPA’s prototype, the Manta.

The Russian submarine Emperor Alexander III can carry up to 16 nuclear missiles, which have an estimated range of 5,157 miles.