The sub never fired a real weapon - it was only a drill. But a leaking high-test peroxide torpedo reacted with metal inside the tube, igniting a chemical explosion that tore through the first ...

Most of China's submarine fleet is diesel-electric, but Beijing is ramping up production of nuclear-powered classes.

If you are a bit disappointed by how long it takes to recharge your electric vehicle, then the refuelling time of a nuclear submarine could bring you to your wits’ end. For all its ability to switch ...

France is moving to tie its nuclear deterrent strategy more closely with European allies while keeping full control over any strike decision.

North Korea on Thursday released new images of what it claims is its first nuclear-powered submarine, a massive vessel equal in size to some of the United States Navy’s attack subs. The pictures ...

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Thursday displayed apparent progress in the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, with state media photos showing a largely completed hull, as leader ...

Riding a wave of success during his Asia tour, President Donald Trump triumphantly announced the U.S. would be working with South Korea to build nuclear submarines. 1 To those familiar with the AUKUS ...

JS Sogei, the sixth Taigei-class submarine, entered the water in a ceremony held at KHI’s shipyard in Kobe City, Japan, Oct. 14, 2025. The Taigei class are Japan’s newest diesel-electric submarines.

Dec. 25 (Asia Today) --North Korea released images of Kim Jong-un inspecting what it called a nuclear-powered submarine construction project, a move analysts said was aimed at casting South Korea's ...

The rusted K-159 sank on its way to a shipyard in 2003, taking 800kg of nuclear fuel and nine Russian sailors to the seabed - The Bellona Foundation Russia has unveiled plans to raise two nuclear ...