Massive Explosion Sinks Indian Submarine At Berth, Salvage On

A huge explosion inside Indian Navy Kilo-class submarine INS Sindhurakshak late last night sunk it in its berth at the Mumbai naval dockyard, with just a tiny portion visible. A major fire spread inside the submarine post the explosion. The navy put out a statement a short while ago to say that 18 personnel were on board when the explosion ripped through the submarine, but doesn't say yet if they've been rescued.
INS Sindhurakshak, inducted in 1997, suffered a fire in 2010 in which a sailore was killed. Three months after the fire, the submarine was sent to Russia for a major refit that lasted three years. All its major systems were overhauled and repaired, and it was given the new Club-S AShM and Porpoise radar, in addition to a modernisation of its cooling system.
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French M51 ballistic missile test fails

A French test of an M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile failed on Sunday as it self-destructed off the coast of Brittany, officials said.

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Brazil to get its first nuclear subs

Brazil is set to join the select group of countries that have nuclear-powered submarines, President Dilma Rousseff said Friday.
Rousseff stressed Brazil was committed to peace but also needed its defense deterrent, as she inaugurated a naval shipyard in Rio de Janeiro state where the country's first nuclear-powered sub is set to be built in partnership with France.

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US Navy Submarine with new design nears completion in Groton

The first in a series of Navy attack submarines with a newly redesigned bow is nearing completion at Groton's Electric Boat, which says it is on track to beat production deadlines with the boat that will become the USS North Dakota.

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US Congress supports building two submarines per year

Reversing the president’s decision to delay the purchase of one Virginia-class submarine was the top priority this year for submarine advocates in Congress, U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney said Wednesday.

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Germany agrees to sell submarines to Egypt despite Israeli opposition

The German government has agreed to sell its Egyptian counterpart two Type-209 submarines in the face of Israeli opposition to the deal. The sale is expected to net Germany around €700 million (more than $913 million).

Der Spiegel reported on Monday that Berlin agreed to supply Egypt with two of what are the most powerful diesel submarines in the world, each weighing between 1,100 and 1,400 tons. The German newspaper noted that Germany's move has created tension with the Israeli government.

According to Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle, Germany cannot tie itself to Israel's position regarding arms sales to Middle East countries. Israel is keen to ensure that its own navy maintains superior capabilities to Egypt's and has tried to block the sale.

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After Rafale jet, India eyes French submarine

After clinching Rs 99,000-crore deal to equip the Indian Air Force with Dassault Aviation’s Rafale fighters, the government is now eying to acquire next generation submarines manufactured by France.

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Alexander Nevsky submarine to launch Bulava missile in July 2013

The Alexander Nevsky, the first serial Project 955 Borei-class nuclear submarine, will launch a Bulava strategic sea-based missile as part of its tests in early July 2013.

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HMS Astute 'beset by design flaws'

Royal Navy attack submarine HMS Astute suffers design and construction flaws which leave it subject to a number of safety concerns and unable to reach its intended top speed, according to reports.

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Coalition rules out buying nuclear submarines for Australian Navy

"Australia did not have the capacity to build and operate its own nuclear reactors and would have to rely on allies, including the United States or United Kingdom."

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China Submarines Soon to Carry Nuclear Weapons

China appears to be within two years of deploying submarine-launched nuclear weapons, adding a new leg to its nuclear arsenal.

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Ecuador to spend US$125 million to modernize 2 submarines

Ecuador is investing about US$125 million to modernize two war submarines in Chilean Navy shipyards, according to the Ecuadoran Ministry of Defense.

The “Shyri” submarine was delivered by the Chilean Navy Armory and Shipyards (ASMAR) on Oct. 19 at the Talcahuano port, about 500 kilometers (310.7 miles) south of Santiago, the ministry said in a statement. Another submarine, named “Huancavilca” is undergoing the identical modernization process at ASMAR and should be ready by February 2014.

Second Astute class submarine (HMS Ambush) sets sail on sea trials

The 7,400 tonne attack submarine left the site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria Saturday 15 September for Her Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Clyde, Faslane, which will become its operational base.

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Latest Astute class sub ready for sea trials

The second of the Royal Navy's Astute class attack submarines, future HMS Ambush, is ready to begin sea trials after leaving the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness

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Australia Commits to New Fleet of 12 Submarines, Announces Future Submarine Systems Centre

Minister for Defence Stephen Smith, Minister for Finance and Deregulation Senator Penny Wong and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced Australia’s Future Submarine Systems Centre will be based in Adelaide continuing the strong relationship that has been formed between South Australia and the Commonwealth in support of Australia’s maritime sector.
The Systems Centre will be the home of the Future Submarine program.
It will be formally established this year and over the next few years will expand to include hundreds of Defence personnel from Navy, the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO), the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and the Australian and international Defence Industry.


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Brasil planea disponer de 20 submarinos convencionales y 6 nucleares/ Brazilian Navy plans a fleet of 20 subs, six nuclear powered

La Armada de Brasil planea construir e incorporar a su flota submarinos, hasta un total de 20 convencionales y hasta 6 de propulsión nuclear, lo que la convertiría en la Armada con mas poder disuasorio de Sudamérica.
Se espera que gran parte de la tecnología sea transferida desde los astilleros DCNS franceses.
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The Brazilian navy is planning to build and incorporate in the next decades a fleet of six nuclear powered and 20 conventional submersibles (15 new and five refurbished), making it the most dissuasive fleet of South America.
The first is always the dearest because of technology transfer and other capacities costs that must be paid to the French DCNS shipyard
However the costs of the following subs to be built in Brazil are estimated by the Brazilian Navy in 550 million US dollars
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Argelia recibe submarinos clase Kilo/ Algeria receives Kilo Class submarines

Argelia ha recibdo dos submarinos clase Kilo de propulsión diesel-eléctrica, de Rusia, pedidos en 2006, dentro de un amplio paquete de armas. Argelia dispondría de cuatro unidades de este tipo.
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Algeria has reportedly received two Kilo-class (Project 636) diesel-electric submarines from Russia, ordered as part of an arms package signed in mid-2006. The new arrivals take the fleet to four, French media say.
The package included 180 T-90 main battle tanks and 28 Sukhoi Su-30MK fighter aircraft.
The wikipedia notes the Project 636 “Varshavyanka” class is mainly intended for anti-shipping and anti-submarine operations in relatively shallow waters.
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Japón incrementará el número de submarinos desde 16 hasta 22/ Japan to increase number of submarines from 16 to 22

Japón esta planeando reforzar sus capacidades de guerra submarina, incrementando su número de submarinos, desde los dieciseis actuales, hasta los 22.
La decisión se verá reflejada en la programa de defensa de Japón para el periodo 2011-2015.
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Japan is reportedly planning to boost its underwater capabilities by increasing the number of submarines used by its naval force and six submarines will be added to the current force of sixteen.
The plan is to be reflected in Japan's basic defense program for the fiscal years 2011 to 2015
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Llega a Malaysia segundo Scorpene/ KD Tun Razak, the Royal Malaysian Navy second of two Scorpene submarines, entered the national waters

El submarino se dirige a la base naval de Lumut para ceremonia oficial de bienvenida.
Tiene una tripulación de 31 personas y alcanza los 300 metros de profundidad. El KD Tun Razak procede de España, donde realizó las pruebas de mar. El primer Scorpene llegó a Malaysia el pasado tres de septiembre.
Malaysia adquirió los dos Scorpene en 2002 y fueron construídos entre la DCNS de Francia y Navantia de España.
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The submarine, is heading for the Lumut naval base for an official homecoming ceremony, Friday, July 2nd.
Manned by a crew of 31, KD Tun Razak, which was named after second prime minister Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, can reach diving depths of up to 300 metres.
KD Tun Razak left for home from Spain after successful sea trials. The country's first submarine, KD Tunku Abdul Rahman, arrived at Port Klang on Sept 3 last year.
Malaysia acquired both Scorpene submarines in 2002 and they were built jointly by France's Direction des Constructions Navales Services and Spain's Navantia.
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Holanda envía un submarino al Golfo de Adén en misión anti-piratería/ The Netherlands sends a submarine to help anti-piracy efforts

Holanda enviará al Golfo de Adén un submarino de su armada para combatir la piratería en la zona, cuya misión principal será la obtención de información.
La Armada holandesa dispone de cuatro submarinos dotados con los últimos avances tecnológicos.
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The Netherlands is sending a submarine to help efforts to combat piracy in the Gulf of Aden. The submarine would help gather vital information for anti-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia.
The Netherlands has four submarines in its naval fleet, all equipped with state of the art listening apparatus.
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