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US attack submarine docks in Philippines

The USS North Carolina arrived at Subic Freeport on Sunday for "routine ship replenishment," said Philippine Navy spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Omar Tonsay.

Spanish Navy begins training for S-80 sub programme

The Spanish Navy personnel have begun training for the new S-80 class submarines programme under which Navantia is building four conventional submarines to be inducted by 2014.

GD delivers ninth Virginia-class submarine to US Navy

General Dynamics Electric Boat has delivered the nuclear-powered attack submarine Mississippi (SSN-782) to the US Navy ahead of schedule.

Israel receives fourth Dolphin-class submarine

The diesel-electric submarine, named Tanin and capable of launching nuclear-tipped weapons, has been handed over to the Navy under a deal with Germany.

Russian Navy to get 60 new ships by 2020

The Russian Navy plans to strengthen its fleet with 60 new surface ships and submarines by 2020.

Chile to build first rescue and research submarine

Defence Minister Andres Allamand recently attended a presentation on the Crocodile Class 250 Submarine project.

Malaysia plans to acquire more submarines

To strengthen its naval prowess, Malaysia plans to acquire more submarines, the country's Navy chief has said.

Indian Navy to operate five nuclear submarines

The country is considering a proposal to induct another nuclear submarine built in Russia and has plans of indigenously building two more Arihant Class underwater vessels to guard its maritime boundaries, Defence Minister A K Antony has said.

Russia vows to help India in becoming a 'strong power'

Terming the induction of nuclear submarine INS Chakra into the Indian Navy as a major milestone, Russia has vowed to help India in its efforts to become a strong power capable of combating any threat and noted that bilateral ties had reached a unique level as "privileged strategic partnership".

Indian Navy to induct Nerpa nuke submarine today

After a gap of two decades, India is all set to join the elite club of nations having nuclear-powered submarines with the induction of the Russian-origin Akula II-class 'Nerpa' into the Navy as INS Chakra.

Indian Navy commissions nuclear submarine

India has inducted the Russian-origin nuclear-powered submarine 'Nerpa' into the Navy and joined the elite league of nations having such sophisticated warships.

Indian Navy to operate two nuke submarines

While the Russian-made 'Nerpa' nuclear submarine is set to arrive next week, the indigenous nuclear underwater vessel INS Arihant is expected to be launched for operations in near future.

Taiwan may build its own submarines

After waiting for the US to sell the island eight submarines which has been stalled for a decade, the Taiwanese defence ministry is now evaluating calls for the construction of the submarines by the island's leading shipyard CSBC Corporation, Taiwan.