US Navy research into tandem propeller submarines
Cdr. Frederick R. Haselton, US Navy, conceived that a submarine can operate with just two propellers, without the need for rudders or hydroplanes. It can move in almost any direction, including backwards, by subtly directing the thrust from the propellers.... Read More >....
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NarcoSub_08-2018
Narco-subs latest: 08-2018
This article is one of a series documenting and analyzing narco-sub incidents and trends. The mystery surrounding recent trend for narco-subs to have rear cockpits and outboard motors may be explained...
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Nerpa anti-diver UUV
The Russian Nerpa system will be the world’s first armed counter-diver unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV)...
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Recovering_Burevestnik
Vessels of interest regarding recovery of Burevestnik nuclear-powered missiles When Russian state media reported that a naval detachment from Russia’s Northern Fleet was departing on an expedition from Severomorsk, the interesting mix of vessels piqued analysts' interest. Now a timeline has emerged that points to one possible real mission of the detachment...
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Killing KANYON: Countering new Russian Intercontinental Nuclear Torpedoes 
The Russian Navy fields the Poseidon Intercontinental Nuclear-Powered Nuclear-Armed Autonomous Torpedo will run much deeper and faster than submarines. Therefore new weapon systems will be required to counter it. ....
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Egyptian Special Forces underwater vehicles
A video has recently gained prominence, providing a rare insight into Egyptian Navy special forces capabilities... Read More >....
Arctic_Gambit_review
Arctic Gambit by Larry Bond & Chris Carlson The only boat for the mission is the US Navy’s specialist spy sub USS Jimmy Carter....
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Cephalopod
Russian 'Cephalopod' Armed Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) program Russia’s research into armed underwater drones has been overshadowed by the gigantic ‘Poseidon’ nuclear autonomous torpedo. Cephalopod (Цефалопод) is a small unmanned submarine with a sonar like a proper submarine and torpedoes to make the kill...
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Russian_Submarine_Forces_2018
Russian Submarine Forces 2018 Russia maintains one of the largest and most powerful submarine fleets on the planet. This article summarizes current capabilities and main types....
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Drass midget submarines support vessels 
This important aspect of midget submarine operations is rarely reported on...
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