OSINT. While the world watches watches the Iranian Navy's largest warship, Makran, transit the English Channel, the IRGC has quietly launched one of its new missile corvettes. The boat, which is a large stealthy catamaran design, was launched at a yard on Qeshm Island between June 27 and July 2.
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Spy Submarine: Russia's AS-31 Losharik
Updated: Originally posted 22nd September 2016
On 1st July 2019 a fire occurred on a Russian deep nuclear station (‘AGS’) in the vicinity of Severomorsk. 14 of the crew died. RIP. The submarine in question has bee reported to be AS-31 Losharik. This article provides an overview and cutaway of the submarine...
Submarine Guide: Chinese Navy's Latest Type-039C Yuan Class
Already the backbone of the Chinese Navy's (PLAN) submarine force. The AIP equipped Yuan Class now looks set for another major enhancement.
It may show that the PLAN is catching up to leading submarine technologies. It is also a sign that they are innovating and navigating their own route.
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Russian Navy Oscar-II Class Cruise Missile Submarine Seen Entering Baltic
A Russian Navy Pr.949A OSCAR-II cruise missile submarine has been observed entering the Baltic this morning.
It is very rare to see nuclear submarines in the Baltic although Russia deploys them there from time to time. These deployments act as a show of strength for both home and foreign audiences.
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Egyptian Navy Opens New Naval Base In Mediterranean
Egypt's Navy is rapidly modernizing and expanding its capabilities. New warships from France, including two Mistral Class amphibious assault ships, and Italy, make it one of the best equipped mid-tier navies. But historically its footprint has been limited to a relatively small number of bases.
The July 3 Naval Base may further strengthen Egypt's increasingly powerful Navy in the Mediterranean.
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Russia's New Super Submarine, Belgorod (K-329)
Updated. Originally posted Feb 28, 2021
Belgorod is one of the least understood submarines currently being built. It was launched in April 2019 and started sea trials on June 25 2021. It will be armed with the Poseidon strategic nuclear weapon, and also perform secretive seabed warfare missions.
It is unclear which role will take precedence...
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Covert Shores Surface Recognition Guide To Chinese Navy Submarines
A quick guide to the submarine classes of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). The chart is intended as a practical guide and does not include every sub-variant.
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Russian Submarine Russian Belgorod Seen In Western White Sea
The latest Russian submarine launched for several decades, K-329 Belgorod, sailed on sea trials on June 25.
Today the vessel remains in the Western White Sea and was caught on the surface (no great surprise) by a passing Sentinel 2 satellite.
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Quick Guide To Angola's Navy
Many reference sources still list the Angolan Navy as having OSA-II Class missile boats and SHERSHEN class torpedo boats. These haven't been around for over 20 years. Instead the Angolan Navy is going through a process of rebirth
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New Rare Image of Israel's 'Caesaron' Large Underwater Drone
The existence of the Caesaron autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) and its capabilities, in broad terms, are known. But the vehicle is very camera shy. A photo has now emerged showing it being transported.
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