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.
Indian Navy personnel to join Russian nuke sub trialsSeptember 4th, 2009 VLADIVOSTOK - A crew of Indian submariners will take part in sea trials in mid-September of the Russian nuclear submarine which is to be leased to the Indian Navy by the end of 2009, a source said Friday. Russia's Nerpa nuclear attack submarine, damaged in a fatal accident during tests last November, resumed sea trials July 10 in the Sea of Japan after extensive repairs that cost an estimated 1.9 billion roubles ($60 million).
Pak involvement seen in Russian warship hijackSeptember 1st, 2009 MOSCOW/ISLAMABAD - Investigations into the hijacking of a Russian warship in April by Somali pirates show that Pakistani nationals played an important role in the hijack. Twelve Pakistanis had been apprehended along with the Somali pirates.
Pakistan rejects reports about obtaining French submarinesAugust 30th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has rejected reports about purchase of submarines from France. Briefing Senate's Standing Committee on Defence and Defence Production, Defence Production Secretary, Israr Ghumman said an evaluation committee formed by the Naval Headquarters has recommended purchase of German submarines.
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.
AP sources: US monitoring Russian subs off East Coast, an action not seen since Cold WarAugust 5th, 2009 AP sources: Russian subs patrolling off East CoastWASHINGTON — Two nuclear-powered Russian attack submarines have been patrolling in international waters off the East Coast for several days, in activity reminiscent of the Cold War, defense officials said Tuesday. U.S. Northern Command would not comment on the Russian submarines' movement.
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.
Initial trials of Russian nuclear sub for India completedJuly 27th, 2009 KHABAROVSK - The first stage of sea trials of Russia's Nerpa nuclear attack submarine, which was damaged in a fatal accident during previous tests, has been successfully completed, the Amur shipyard said Monday. The vessel, which will be leased to the Indian Navy by the end of 2009, resumed sea trials July 10 in the Sea of Japan following extensive repairs.
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.
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.
India-bound Russian nuke sub repaired, resumes sea trialsJuly 10th, 2009 MOSCOW - A Russian nuclear submarine that is to be leased to India and which was damaged in an accident that killed 20 people resumed sea trials Friday after extensive repairs, a defence official said. "The sea trials of the Nerpa nuclear submarine will continue for two weeks.
Russia to lease only one nuclear sub to India: officialJune 22nd, 2009 MOSCOW - A Russian official Monday dismissed media reports that Russia planned to lease several nuclear submarines to India, saying the contract envisioned only the transfer of Nerpa nuclear submarine. "We will lease only one submarine.
Reports: Russian warship seizes vessel with 29 suspected pirates off Somali coastApril 29th, 2009 Report: Russian ship seizes 29 suspected piratesMOSCOW — Russian news agencies, citing the nation's Defense Ministry, say a Russian warship has seized a vessel with 29 suspected pirates on board off the coast of Somalia. RIA Novosti and other agencies say a Russian anti-submarine vessel seized the ship on Tuesday along with automatic rifles, pistols and ammunition found on board.
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