China is eyeing an all-nuclear submarine fleet. Will Japan follow suit? Tokyo must confront an array of hurdles to such a move, with personnel issues and potential redundancies standing in the way.

Important point by Masashi Murano in this piece on the matter of Japanese nuclear powered submarines. The most challenging aspect likely wouldnt be politics or technology, but the question of how to crew them.

www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03...

U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says

I guess all those people on X who claimed it was an Iranian missile and Bellingcat had lied about it being a Tomahawk are rushing to correct themselves - U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/u...

Phenomenal shots.

Fantastic shots, thanks for sharing

I'll check my records but I think this is the first publicly released.

Japan Commissions Fifth Taigei-class Submarine - Naval News The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commissioned the fifth of its Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarines (SSK), which feature improved detection capability and reduced detectabil...

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commissioned the fifth of its Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarines (SSK), which feature improved detection capability and reduced detectability compared with earlier submarines 🇯🇵
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

USS Delaware (SSN 791) Virginia-class Block III nuclear attack submarine emerges from the ice after performing a vertical surfacing to kick off Operation ICE CAMP 2026 in the Arctic - March 7, 2026 SRC: dvidshub.net

From the MilitaryPorn community on Reddit: A large narco submarine (semi-submersible vessel) which was captured in the mangroves of the Cayapas-Mataje nature reserve: by the Ecuadorian Armed Forces. [... Explore this post and more from the MilitaryPorn community

FYI @covertshores.bsky.social

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Ships sunk by submarines since World War Two, thread

1.

4th Dec 1971, Pakistani submarine PNS Hangor sunk India frigate INS Khukri with a torpedo

*come🤦🏻‍♂️

Don't worry my friend.
Btw, your book is now officially #1 of my reading backlog. It's a quite a backlog to be honest😁

@midshipnews.org The time has cone. Finally😉

Future French Ballistic Missile Submarines will be named Invincible-class - Naval News Speaking from the Île Longue ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) base in Brittany, French president Emmanuel Macron revealed that the first of the next generation SSBNs will be known as "Invincible". T...

Speaking from the Île Longue ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) base in Brittany, French president Emmanuel Macron revealed that the first of the next generation SSBNs will be known as “Invincible” 🇫🇷☢️🚀
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

Library image of Marshal Ustinov for illustration only courtesy of the Irish Armed Forces

A Pr.885/885M for illustration only. Courtesy of Oleg Kuleshov I think.

🔺Missile firing - Heads up!

There is increased likelihood of missile firing in the Arctic region, 1 March 2026.

⚠️Highly likely submarine launched cruise missile (SS-N-19 / SS-N-27A - Shooter: UI Pr.885M/Pr.949A

⚠️Likely SS-N-12 from Pr.1164 Slava class RKR-055 “Marshall Ustinov”

Very good list

IAI and TKMS deliver BlueWhale Large AUV to German Navy - Naval News TKMS and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced the delivery of the BlueWhale large autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to the German Navy.

TKMS and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced the delivery of the BlueWhale large autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to the German Navy 🇩🇪
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

French Navy Barracuda / Suffren class attack submarine leaving Faslane, Scotland - February 25, 2026 SRC: INST- firth_of_clyde

France’s 4th Barracuda Type Submarine Begins Alpha Trials - Naval News The fourth Barracuda type nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) for the French Navy (Marine Nationale) started its initial sea trials.

The fourth Barracuda type nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) for the French Navy started its initial sea trials 🇫🇷
Fourth Suffren-class SSN, “De Grasse” (S638), begins maiden sea trials
@naval-group.com
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

HMS Anson (S123) Astute-class attack submarine coming into HMAS Stirling, Western Australia - February 22, 2026 SRC: royalnavy.mod.uk

Able to geoconfirm that the one (or two) Russian FSB operated Pr.22460 Rubin class ship hit by Ukrainian drone(s) were deep in Sevastopol harbour

What air defence doing?

US Navy destroyer, supply ship collide in Caribbean, injuring 2 sailors Two U.S. Navy ships collided during Caribbean operation, leaving two sailors with minor injuries, military officials said. Both vessels are sailing safely.

www.foxnews.com/us/us-navy-d...

Indonesian Navy Wants Ex-Italian Aircraft Carrier to be Delivered Before October 5 - Naval News Indonesia’s plan to acquire the former Italian Navy aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi (C 551) appears to be gathering pace, although a formal contract confirmation is yet to be made.

Indonesia’s plan to acquire the former Italian Navy aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi (C 551) appears to be gathering pace, although a formal contract confirmation is yet to be made 🇮🇹 🇮🇩
By @fmalufti.bsky.social
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

Chinese Type 09V Next Generation SSN Appears At Bohai Chinese shipbuilder Bohai this week moved the first Type 09V new generation nuclear powered attack submarine into the launch bay at Huludao.

Chinese submarine shipyard Bohai has just revealed the first Type 09V next generation nuclear powered attack submarine at their yard. The proprietary imagery is not (yet) cleared for release. But here's an overview on what we know, via @navalnews.com:
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

Davie Defense Awarded USCG Contract to Build Five Arctic Security Cutters - Naval News American shipbuilder, Davie Defense, has been awarded a contract from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to build five Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs), a new class of polar icebreaker critical to inc...

American shipbuilder, Davie Defense, has been awarded a contract from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to build five Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs), a new class of polar icebreaker critical to increasing U.S. presence in the Arctic 🇺🇸
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

A model of a Chinese special forces submarine for divers. It’s generally a ‘submersible boat’ type which can run long distances on the surface, like the SEAL Carrier. Looks a lot like the South Korea Vogo SDV-1000 type

Failed Russian AIP for the St.Petersburg-class

If you see this, quote with a robot that isn’t from “Star Wars”, “Star Trek”, “Dr. Who”, or “Transformers.”

Current mood. It was a tough week.

submarine

Submarine cutaway of Taiwan's latest Hai Kun Class Submarine (IDS)
More info: www.hisutton.com/Taiwan-Hai-K...

She's still in the construction hall.