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What submarines are BAE building? BAE Systems is a major defense contractor that designs and builds various types of submarines for navies around the world. Here are some of the submarines that BAE Systems is currently building or has built in recent years: 1. Astute-class submarines: BAE Systems is building a fleet of seven Astute-class attack submarines for the Royal Navy. The first six boats are already in service, and the seventh boat is currently under construction. 2. Dreadnought-class submarines: BAE Systems is working on the development of the Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarines for the Royal Navy. The new submarines will replace the current Vanguard-class submarines and will be capable of carrying nuclear missiles. 3. Type 26 frigates: Although not exclusively submarines, the Type 26 frigates being built by BAE Systems for the Royal Navy will have a submarine-like capability, with a submarine-hunting capability and a dedicated space for a submarine rescue chamber. 4. US Virginia-class submarines: BAE Systems is a subcontractor to General Dynamics Electric Boat on the US Navy's Virginia-class attack submarines. The company has worked on the design and construction of several Virginia-class submarines. In addition to these specific projects, BAE Systems also provides various submarine-related services, including maintenance, repair, and upgrade (MRU) work, as well as support for submarine operations and training.

Amid escalating tensions with Russia, the United States is planning to redeploy nuclear weapons in the United Kingdom after a 15-year hiatus. These warheads, three times as powerful as the Hiroshima bomb, would be stationed at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk. The move comes as both sides of the Atlantic emphasize preparedness for potential conflict. Gen Sir Patrick Sanders, the outgoing head of the British army, advocates bolstering the ranks with at least 45,000 reservists and citizens. Meanwhile, the US Navy Secretary, Carlos Del Toro, urges the UK to reassess its armed forces’ size in light of existing threats. #WorldNews #BreakingNews #InternationalHeadlines #cessb #GlobalNews #CurrentEvents #TopStories #DailyNews #NewsUpdate #NewsAlert #NewsFeed #NewsNow #NewsFlash #NewsOfTheDay  #NewsSummary #NewsDigest #AINuclearSecurity #NuclearAI #AISecurity #MachineLearning #NuclearSafety #NuclearMonitoring #ThreatDetection #NuclearRisks #EthicalAI #ResponsibleAI #NuclearPolicy #EmergingTech #AIProsCons #AlgorithmBias #MALintelligence #CounterProliferation #Nonproliferation #ArmsControl #WISEcurity #NuclearGovernance NATO U.S. Department of State 10 Downing Street UK Research and Innovation UK Ministry of Defence US GOVERNMENT/DOD/US ARMY

India is about to launch its second nuclear- powered submarine capable of firing ballistic missiles, the INS Arighat. This represents a major step forward for its sea-based defenses. Also, the government has given the go-ahead to build six more nuclear submarines. This decision will make India's navy even stronger. These actions improve India's ability to deter threats and boost its naval power in the Indo-Pacific area. Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #INSArighat #NuclearSubmarine #MaritimeDefense #IndianNavy #NavalStrength #StrategicDeterrence #IndoPacific #DefenseUpdates #IndiaDefense #MilitaryAdvancements

EX2 HAS NEW STORIES: The three EX2 lead news stories today (www.ex2.com.au) are: IN DETAIL: Defence has a new new Innovation, Science & Technology Strategy; the Australian government will create a new Defence Precinct in Henderson, WA, to deliver both naval shipbuilding and nuclear-powered submarine maintenance; and Seven RAN sailors have graduated from the US Navy Nuclear Power School. EX2 HEADLINES - www.ex2.com.au In Other News: ·      Reaction Dynamics to launch from Koonibba Test Range in 2025 ·      ‘Skipper’ to walk Kokoda Track for Parkin’s Disease research ·      Gilmour Space completes mission launch rehearsal Read these stories and more at EX2. Innovation is all about new technologies and techniques that solve wicked problems; it’s about the R&D and innovation processes that develop these new technologies and techniques; it’s about the linkages, collaborations and inspiration that make them possible. It’s called thinking outside the square That’s what EX2 is all about.

EX2 HAS NEW STORIES: The three EX2 lead news stories today (www.ex2.com.au) are: IN DETAIL: Defence has a new new Innovation, Science & Technology Strategy; the Australian government will create a new Defence Precinct in Henderson, WA, to deliver both naval shipbuilding and nuclear-powered submarine maintenance; and Seven RAN sailors have graduated from the US Navy Nuclear Power School. EX2 HEADLINES - www.ex2.com.au In Other News: ·      Reaction Dynamics to launch from Koonibba Test Range in 2025 ·      ‘Skipper’ to walk Kokoda Track for Parkin’s Disease research ·      Gilmour Space completes mission launch rehearsal Read these stories and more at EX2. Innovation is all about new technologies and techniques that solve wicked problems; it’s about the R&D and innovation processes that develop these new technologies and techniques; it’s about the linkages, collaborations and inspiration that make them possible. It’s called thinking outside the square That’s what EX2 is all about.

Submarines are the silent giants of naval warfare, essential for strategic deterrence and global power projection. According to the latest data from the GFI and the NTI, these nations have the most formidable submarine fleets: 1️⃣ Russia 🇷🇺: Russia's fleet includes 12 nuclear-powered missile submarines. The Graney-class and Sierra II-class subs are among the most powerful in the world, and the fleet is set to grow with 8 new nuclear submarines—3 Borei-class and 5 Yasen-class. 2️⃣ United States 🇺🇸: The US Navy boasts 64 nuclear-powered submarines, including lethal stealth subs such as the Virginia-class, the Ohio-class, and the Seawolf-class. The Columbia-class submarines are expected to join the fleet in 2031. 3️⃣ China 🇨🇳: China’s fleet comprises both nuclear-powered and diesel-electric attack submarines, such as the Jin-Class and the Shang-Class. Out of the 61, 6 Shang-class attack submarines are nuclear-powered. 4️⃣ North Korea 🇰🇵: While none of its 35 submarines are nuclear-powered, North Korea is bolstering its fleet with the addition of the ballistic missile submarine Hero Kim Gun-ok. 5️⃣ Japan 🇯🇵: Japan has been quietly upgrading its naval capabilities with advanced diesel-electric technology; their newest submarine is Hakugei, equipped with lithium-ion batteries for extended underwater operations. 👀 Which country's submarine fleet impresses you the most? 💬👇 #NavalPower #SubmarineFleet #MilitaryStrength #Defense #UnderwaterWarfare #Geopolitics #Military #GlobalPower #MaritimeSecurity Source: Global Firepower Index 2024, Nuclear Threat Initiative

💥💥 The US has conducted back-to-back tests of its Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile to validate its nuclear deterrence capabilities. The first test, which occurred on June 4, involved an unarmed ICBM being launched from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. According to Air Force Global Strike Command, the test-launch aimed to “verify the safety, security, effectiveness, and readiness of the weapon system.” Two days later, another unarmed Minuteman III was launched from the same location, traveling approximately 4,200 miles toward the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on the Marshall Islands. “These tests hold immense significance, not only for our nation’s defense, but also serve as a pivotal moment in showcasing the exceptional capabilities and expertise of our dedicated team,” Space Launch Delta 30 vice commander Col. Bryan Titus said. United States Space Force #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #missile #missiles #nuclear #nucleardeterrence #us #unitedstates #nationalsecurity

(Part 3) In support of my recently published book Hybrid Warfare: The Russian Approach to Strategic Competition and Conventional Military Conflict, my publisher 30Press created a website with additional content and appendices. The Russian Navy inherited the bulk of the Soviet fleets, but modern Russia no longer has the workforce, shipyards, and infrastructure to produce large surface warfare ships. The Russian Navy has adopted the nuclear submarine as the backbone of the fleet, employing both legacy Akula-class and the modern Yassen-class submarine as a means to deny open use of the world's oceans. The Russian bluewater surface-fleet relies on large Soviet legacy vessels that have repeatedly undergone "modernization" like the massive Kirov-class battlecruisers, Slava-class cruisers, and Sovermennyi-class and Udaloy-class destroyers. The Gorshkov-class and Grigorovich-class frigates are meant to bring modern surface warfare capability to the aging fleet.

One of my latest articles, and one of the more interesting components of this article about the B-36 Peacemaker: "...the B-36 covered the ten-year gap between 1949 and 1959. During that time frame, the U.S. military did not have a complete nuclear triad (land, sea and air deployed nuclear weapons), in fact, it only had one leg. By 1959, the Navy was able to deploy its first ballistic missile submarine (the USS George Washington: SSBN-598), and the first nuclear missile silos became operational (containing the Atlas nuclear missile). These assets completed the U.S. nuclear triad and filled out the U.S. military's nuclear deterrence requirements. #AirForce #USmilitary #Military #Aviation #MilitaryAviation