Nuclear Submarine

Australia cuts French submarine deal for US nuclear fleet; Scott Morrison cites 'changed strategic environment' as reason

Australia's submarine upgrade was a response to China’s takeover of the South China Sea, aggressive bullying of Australia and intimidation of Japan and Taiwan, said Peter Jennings.

India to negotiate price for Russian warships next week: Move could boost New Delhi's ties with its most important defence ally

India will begin negotiations with Russia next week regarding the acquisition of four Russian stealth frigates to scale up the Indian Navy's capabilities

India's nuclear triad incomplete: INS Arihant undergoing repairs after accident 10 months ago, says report

India's indigenously-constructed nuclear submarine INS Arihant, which was quietly commissioned into service in 2016, has reportedly suffered a major damage and has not sailed for months.

India's second indigenous nuclear submarine to be launched soon; will undergo sea trials

India's second indigenous nuclear submarine is likely to be launched in less than a month's time, towards the end of September or the beginning of October, government sources said.

From Rafale jets to OROP vets: How 2015 treated India's defence sector

2015 witnessed a hike of nearly 10% in India’s defence budget, from Rs. 2.2 lakh crore ($33 billion) in 2014-15 to Rs. 2.4 lakh crore ($36 billion).

India's nuclear submarine Arihant flagged off for sea trials

INS Arihant, the first in the series of nuclear-powered submarines being manufactured indigenously, is a 6,000-tonne vessel powered by 83 MW pressurised light water reactor, Defence Ministry sources said.

INS Arihant to testfire nuclear capable missiles in sea trials: DRDO

Induction of nuke submarines by India cause of concern: Pak

Terming the proposed induction of two nuclear submarines into the Indian Navy as a "cause of great concern", Pakistan has said it is taking "necessary measures" to restore the strategic balance in the emerging situation.