Here’s What You Need to Know: Passive systems are used to essentially track or “listen” for acoustic pings to identify enemy movements. This can help conceal a submarine’s position by not emitting a ...

North Korea is on the verge of having a fully-functioning ballistic missile submarine, but how does its navy compare to that of its adversary, the United States? Satellite imagery captured earlier ...

Russia's investment in its nuclear submarines is causing concern among Western allies after the country's subs were deployed off the coast of the United States and close to European NATO nations.

The Rif missiles were built in two rows of ten missile silos each. Unlike other missile submarines, the silo field was in front of the sail, giving the Akula class its unconventional appearance. The ...

China and India, the world's two most populous states, share the world's longest contested land border. The two nations also have the dubious distinction of being the largest weapons importers on ...

In this July 30, 2015 photo, shipyard workers at General Dynamics Electric Boat prepare the submarine Illinois for float-off in Groton, Conn. The U.S. Navy is using a new painting process and dozens ...