The decision, announced on June 10, 2026, is part of preparations for the creation of the Submarine Rotational Force-West (SRF-West), a structure that will allow the rotation of nuclear-powered attack submarines from the United States and the United Kingdom from Australian territory.
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US approves US$1 billion sale to the United Kingdom for AUKUS submarines
The United States has approved a military sale of approximately US$1 billion to the United Kingdom to support the development of the next generation of nuclear-powered attack submarines under the AUKUS partnership, formed by the US, the UK and Australia.
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US Navy awards $1.9 billion contract to keep nuclear submarines operational
La marine américaine a attribué à Orbis Sibro une place dans un contrat IDIQ de 1,12 milliard de dollars pour la réparation de sous-marins nucléaires d’attaque dans quatre chantiers navals publics jusqu’en août 2030.
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Chinese drone found in Indonesia on route used by supertankers
An Indonesian fisherman discovered a Chinese underwater drone on one of the most strategic maritime routes in Southeast Asia.
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U.S. Navy secures new $15.4 billion deal for Columbia-class submarines
The United States Navy has awarded a $15.38 billion contract modification to support the design, sustainment, and industrial base development for the Columbia-class submarine program.
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US and allied submarines launch strategic operation in Arctic ice
The United States Navy officially launched Operation ICE CAMP Boarfish on March 7, 2026, a complex military and scientific mission carried out in the Beaufort Sea, within the Arctic Circle.
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China surpasses the United States in nuclear submarine launches between 2021 and 2025, says IISS
New data released by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) indicate that China launched a total of 10 nuclear submarines, totaling approximately 79,000 tons of displacement, between 2021 and 2025, surpassing the United States both in number of units and in total tonnage.
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Germany Transfers Technology to Israel in Next-Generation Submarine Project
The Israeli Ministry of Defense, Elbit Systems and Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have officially inaugurated a new production line dedicated to manufacturing structural elements for submarines.
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Norway May Reduce Purchase of 5 Type 26 Frigates After Rising Military Costs
Norway is considering reducing the purchase of Type 26 frigates planned under its long-term defense plan following cost escalation across multiple military programs.
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China Emerges as the World’s Second-Largest Nuclear Submarine Power
China has surpassed Russia in the number of nuclear-powered submarines and has moved into second place globally in this strategic segment, closing the gap with the United States and reshaping the balance of undersea deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.
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China surpasses Russia in nuclear-powered submarine fleet
China has surpassed Russia as the world’s second-largest operator of nuclear-powered submarines, positioning itself just behind the United States.
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The United Kingdom bets on Fathom gliders to detect Russian submarines in the Atlantic
The United Kingdom has intensified its actions against Russian submarine activity in the Atlantic by using SG-1 Fathom marine gliders, autonomous vehicles capable of silently patrolling the depths of the ocean for months.
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