Submarines – Page 2

A Russian navy vessel is seen off the Syrian port of Tartus in late July. Photo: AFP / SANA

Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, Syria, World

Operation Sea Shield seen as a Russian power projection

by Giovanni Pigni August 30, 2018February 18, 2020

A Norwegian submarine seen during a training exercise in 2017. Photo: NATO

European Union, France, Germany, Middle East, Russia, Turkey, World

Eyes on Russia, NATO allies prepare for anti-sub warfare

by Asia Times staff July 6, 2018February 18, 2020

A file photo of one of the two Hai Lung class submarines in service with the Taiwanese Navy. These subs are old and badly in need of a major overhaul. Meanwhile, new subs would cost billions and take a decade to deliver. Photo: National Defense Ministry of Taiwan

AT Finance, Australia, China, European Union, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Russia, Taiwan, World

Taiwan’s submarine mess deepens, new thinking needed

by Stephen Bryen May 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Beijing, China, Shanghai, Taiwan

Taipei reaches a deal to keep ageing submarines afloat

by Asia Times staff May 23, 2018February 18, 2020

A nuclear-powered submarine of the People's Liberation Army Navy's North Sea Fleet. Photo: AFP

AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, China, European Union, France, Germany, India, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, World

Taiwan needs European technology for its future submarines

by Emanuele Scimia April 19, 2018

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) greets his Vietnamese counterpart Tran Dai Quang during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on June 29, 2017. Photo: AFP/Pool/Natalia Kolesnikova

AT Finance, Beijing, China, France, India, Russia, South Asia, Vietnam, World

US won’t easily break Russia’s hold on Vietnam

by Nate Fischler April 3, 2018February 18, 2020

The Philippine Navy band welcomes the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessel Her Majesty's Australian Ship (HMAS) Adelaide (III) upon arrival for a goodwill visit as part of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Joint Task Group, Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2017, at the Pier 15, south harbor in Metro Manila, Philippines October 10, 2017. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco

AT Finance, Australia, China, European Union, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Philippines, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, United Kingdom, World

Australia wants new frigates to boost its naval industry

by Emanuele Scimia March 23, 2018March 23, 2018

Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut takes part in an exercise in the Arctic in March. Photo: US Navy via AFP / Michael H Lee

China, Russia, World

Russian submarine in Arctic tracked ‘enemy’ sub undetected for days

by Asia Times staff March 17, 2018February 18, 2020

Australia

Australia orders 12 submarines from French firm

by Bertil Lintner February 11, 2018August 12, 2020

Thailand's Navy chief of staff Adm Luechai Ruddit, middle, chairman of the navys submarine procurement management panel, addressing a press conference last April to clear up questions raised over the controversial purchase of Chinese submarines. Photo: Bangkok Post via AFP / Wichan Charoenkiatpakul

AT Finance, Bangladesh, Beijing, China, Egypt, European Union, India, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, South Asia, Thailand, World

China alarms India by selling cheap subs to Indian Ocean nations

by Asia Times staff January 16, 2018February 18, 2020

An illustration of a submarine in close quarters with an undersea communications cable. Photo: Policy Exchange

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Cyprus, Egypt, European Union, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Philippines, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, World

Undersea cables the Achilles’ heel in lead-up to new cold war

by Doug Tsuruoka Editor at Large January 6, 2018February 18, 2020

Russia's 3M22 Zircon anti-ship hypersonic missile. Screen grab: Military Technology Zone/ YouTube

Russia, World

New Russian subs, hypersonic cruise missiles top dogs in Putin’s 10-year defense program

by Asia Times staff December 22, 2017February 18, 2020

Underwater test-fire of a strategic submarine ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in North Korea on April 23, 2016. Photo: AFP via KCNA

AT Finance, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea, World

US Navy flew spy plane near N. Korea watching for sub missile launch

by Asia Times staff December 13, 2017February 18, 2020

North Korea released this image of a test-fire of a submarine-launched ballistic missile in an undisclosed location. Photo: AFP via KCNA/KNS

North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea

North Korea ‘aggressively’ building first operational missile sub: 38 North

by Asia Times staff November 17, 2017February 18, 2020

Time to keep a closer eye on Kim Jong-un's submarines.
Photo: KCNA via Reuters

Uncategorized

North Korea pushes ahead with building ballistic missile submarine

by Peter Langan November 17, 2017

Chinese PLA soldiers at a naval ship for a voyage to some 20 countries wave to the public on the Huangpu river in Shanghai. Photo: AFP

China

Chinese admiral divulges plans for new mid-sized nuke attack sub, next-gen destroyers

by Asia Unhedged October 27, 2017February 18, 2020

Republic of Korea Navy submarine maneuvers during a combined maritime operation in the waters East of the Korean Peninsula. Photo: US Navy/MC2 Will Gaskill via AFP

North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea

South Korea has design for nuke submarine reactor

by Asia Unhedged October 4, 2017February 18, 2020

A French frigate docks in Istanbul. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, Australia, China, European Union, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Russia, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, United Kingdom, Vietnam, World

New European defense giant aims at Asia-Pacific region

by Emanuele Scimia October 3, 2017

A man watches a television news channel in Seoul showing footage of North Korean submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM). Photo: AFP

North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea

N. Korea continues work on SLBM test barge

by Asia Unhedged September 30, 2017February 18, 2020

President Trump with South Korean President Moon Jae-in in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington Photo: Reuters/Carlos Barria

Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea

Moon gets US to agree in principle to let South Korea build nuclear subs: report

by Asia Unhedged September 20, 2017February 18, 2020

USS Jimmy Carter returns to port on Monday flying a Jolly Roger flag. Photo: US Navy

North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, World

Tit for tap?: US spy sub returns from mission flying pirate flag

by Asia Unhedged September 19, 2017February 18, 2020

Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, World

Report: North Korea close to completing subs that can launch SLBMs

by Asia Unhedged September 15, 2017February 18, 2020

German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Photo: Reuters/Fabrizio Bensch

Beijing, China, European Union, France, Germany, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, United Kingdom, World

Diplomacy takes back seat to German defense industry

by Emanuele Scimia August 18, 2017

The Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Waller (SSG 75), a Collins-class diesel-electric submarine, is seen in Sydney Harbour. Photo: AFP

AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, China, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Russia, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, Vietnam, World

No French nuclear submarines for Australia, Canberra says

by Emanuele Scimia July 14, 2017

A North Korean navy truck carries the 'Pukkuksong' submarine-launched ballistic missile during a military parade marking the 105th birth anniversary of country's founding father, Kim Il Sung in Pyongyang, April 15, 2017. Photo: Reuters

AT Finance, China, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, World

Will China provide sanctuary to North Korean submarines?

by Peter J. Brown June 27, 2017February 18, 2020

China's first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Type 002, is seen during its launch ceremony in Dalian in May. The second made-in-China carrier will have a similar steam powered propulsion system. Photo: Reuters / Stringer

AT Finance, Australia, Bangladesh, Beijing, China, India, Myanmar, Oceania, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Sri Lanka, World

Pentagon report highlights Chinese submarine buildup

by Bill Gertz June 20, 2017February 18, 2020

China

China’s new submarine engine poised to revolutionize undersea warfare

by Asia Unhedged June 6, 2017February 18, 2020

Russian aerobatic teams rehearse over Moscow before celebrations marking the 72nd anniversary of the end of World War II on May 9, 2017. Russia has been a longtime supplier of jet fighters to India, but now faces fierce competition from France. Photo: Reuters/Maxim Shemetov

AT Finance, Beijing, China, France, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, World

France ready to sell new fighter jets, submarines to India

by Emanuele Scimia May 19, 2017May 23, 2017

Francois Hollande inspects an honor guard with President Joko Widodo on March 29, 2017. Photo: Reuters

AT Finance, Australia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, World

Indonesia’s quest for a green-water submarine force

by Emanuele Scimia April 15, 2017February 18, 2020

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Tag: Submarines

Operation Sea Shield seen as a Russian power projection

Eyes on Russia, NATO allies prepare for anti-sub warfare

Taiwan’s submarine mess deepens, new thinking needed

Taipei reaches a deal to keep ageing submarines afloat

Taiwan needs European technology for its future submarines

US won’t easily break Russia’s hold on Vietnam

Australia wants new frigates to boost its naval industry

Russian submarine in Arctic tracked ‘enemy’ sub undetected for days

Australia orders 12 submarines from French firm

China alarms India by selling cheap subs to Indian Ocean nations

Undersea cables the Achilles’ heel in lead-up to new cold war

New Russian subs, hypersonic cruise missiles top dogs in Putin’s 10-year defense program

US Navy flew spy plane near N. Korea watching for sub missile launch

North Korea ‘aggressively’ building first operational missile sub: 38 North

North Korea pushes ahead with building ballistic missile submarine

Chinese admiral divulges plans for new mid-sized nuke attack sub, next-gen destroyers

South Korea has design for nuke submarine reactor

New European defense giant aims at Asia-Pacific region

N. Korea continues work on SLBM test barge

Moon gets US to agree in principle to let South Korea build nuclear subs: report

Tit for tap?: US spy sub returns from mission flying pirate flag

Report: North Korea close to completing subs that can launch SLBMs

Diplomacy takes back seat to German defense industry

No French nuclear submarines for Australia, Canberra says

Will China provide sanctuary to North Korean submarines?

Pentagon report highlights Chinese submarine buildup

China’s new submarine engine poised to revolutionize undersea warfare

France ready to sell new fighter jets, submarines to India

Indonesia’s quest for a green-water submarine force

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