Iran is building heavy submarines that will be capable of launching cruise missiles from the depths of the sea, Iranian Navy Commander Shahram Irani said in an interview with the Iranian news agency Tasnim. According to him, the new warships will be equipped with Vertical Launch Systems (VLS). Irani also said that his country … Read more
Yemen’s Houthis claimed to have developed a new naval weapon in the form of an advanced submarine called “Al Qari’a,” various Arab news outlets reported on Sunday. The Iran-aligned group claimed to develop and create the weapon themselves. However, Arab media outlets later reported it to be an American unmanned naval vehicle that was … Read more
Chinese coastguard vessels immediately sailed to waters near the Second Thomas Shoal to retrieve and inspect the device, according to the video, which has been shared thousands of times on various social media platforms. In the video, a battery specification label can be seen on a device with the words “Ultra Electronics” at the top. … Read more
Taiwanese military experts suspected the submarine was a Type 094, based on photos taken by the fishing crews. They said the submarine could have surfaced for routine maintenance, a technical malfunction, changes in underwater topography, or a deliberate show of force. “Nuclear submarines like the Type 094 have specialised missions and typically avoid surfacing due … Read more
On April 23, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a significant hike in government spending on the country’s defences to overcome emerging threats from Russia and the Middle East. This move will increase defence spending to 2.5% of the UK’s GDP by 2030. “It is a generational investment in British security and prosperity, which makes … Read more
