Russia to dismantle 191 nuclear submarines by 2010September 29th, 2009 ST PETERSBURG - Russia's state-run civilian nuclear power corporation 'Rosatom' will dismantle 191 out of 198 decommissioned nuclear submarines by 2010, a company report said Tuesday. "As of today, 198 nuclear submarines have been decommissioned from the Navy.
US submarines may induct women sailors: OfficialSeptember 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American women may serve aboard submarines of the US Navy, an official said here Friday. "This is something the CNO (chief of naval operations) and I have been working on since I came into office," US Navy secretary Ray Mabus said in a statement.
Navy secretary accepts Connecticut's $7 million investment in Groton submarine baseSeptember 24th, 2009 Navy accepts $7M Conn. investment for sub baseGROTON, Conn.
Brazil to build five submarines with France helpAugust 23rd, 2009 SAO PAULO - Brazil will build five submarines in collaboration with France to protect its vast off shore oil reserves in the Amazon region, a media report said Sunday. The Folha de Sao Paulo newspaper said President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has already approved the submarine project prepared by the defence ministry.
Navy removes commanding officer who oversaw Bangor, Wash., nuclear weapons facilityAugust 22nd, 2009 Navy removes top nuclear weapons facility officerBANGOR, Wash. — The Navy dismissed the commanding officer of a Washington state-based nuclear weapons facility Friday, citing a loss of confidence in his ability to lead, the Pentagon said.
No threat from Russian submarines off US coast: PentagonAugust 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Two Russian submarines patrolling off the Atlantic coast of the United States do not pose a threat, the Pentagon said Wednesday. The US was monitoring the attack subs more than 300 km off the US eastern seaboard, where they are operating legally in international waters, Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell said.
Russian general says submarines are on regular patrols off US East CoastAugust 5th, 2009 Russian general confirms submarine patrols near USMOSCOW — A top Russian general says two nuclear-powered Russian attack submarines that have been spotted off the U.S. East Coast are part of regular patrols.
Pair of Russian attack submarines prowl off US coast: ReportAugust 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Two Russian nuclear-powered attack submarines have been spotted in the Atlantic Ocean off the US eastern seaboard, The New York Times reported late Tuesday on its website, citing defence department officials. Such patrols have been rare since the demise of the Soviet Union.
Russian military official: Russian submarines off US East Coast on legitimate training missionAugust 5th, 2009 Russia confirms submarine patrols near USMOSCOW — A senior Russian military official said Wednesday that Russian nuclear-powered attack submarines spotted off the U.S. East Coast were on a legitimate training mission.
Russia's latest nuclear submarine to undergo more testsAugust 3rd, 2009 MOSCOW - Russia's latest Borey class nuclear submarine, the Yury Dolgoruky, will undergo at least six more sea trials before it is inducted into the Russian Navy, officials said Monday. The submarine, to be armed with the new Bulava sea-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM), successfully completed its first round of sea trials in the White Sea July 10.
'N-submarines with missiles offer best second-strike chance'August 2nd, 2009 KALPAKKAM - Nuclear-powered submarines with capacity to launch ballistic missiles offer the best second-strike capability for a nation, an Indian naval officer said here Sunday. "It is the only system that offers safe second-strike capability.
Russia to build balanced nuclear missile force by 2050July 26th, 2009 SEVASTOPOL - The Russian Navy is developing a concept of building a balanced nuclear missile force by 2050, the Russian Navy commander said Sunday. "In our understanding, it is important to know exactly what the navy should be by the year 2050, proceeding from two things: it must be a balanced nuclear missile force and, secondly, it must comply with the state's national interests and economic possibilities," Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky said on the occasion of Russia's Navy Day celebrated Sunday.
French firm given undue favours in submarine deal: AuditorJuly 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's accounting watchdog, the Comptroller and Auditor General has found faults with the Indian Navy's deal with the French submarine manufacturer Scorpene and said the firm was given undue favours in spite of the "unproven" platform design. Inspite of negligible experience in submarine construction, the (French) vendor was awarded the contract (for the construction of six submarines), the CAG said in its annual report released Friday.
Scorpene delivery delays to impact navy's capability: AntonyJuly 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The delay in the delivery of French Scorpene submarines would adversely impact the underwater capability of the Indian Navy, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Monday.
US failed to detect Russian submarines that launched missilesJuly 15th, 2009 MOSCOW - The United States was unable to detect the presence of Russian strategic submarines in the Arctic before they test-launched two ballistic missiles, a Russian intelligence source said Wednesday. Russia carried out test launches of two Sineva intercontinental ballistic missiles (IBMs) from two Delta IV class nuclear-powered submarines, located near the North Pole, July 13-14.
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