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Need some analysis of the new NATO Maritime Strategy?
You're in luck, I wrote some just for you.
www.fpri.org/article/2025...
You're in luck, I wrote some just for you.
www.fpri.org/article/2025...
Collective Seapower: NATO’s New Maritime Strategy - Foreign Policy Research Institute
NATO has finally unveiled its new Alliance Maritime Strategy, refreshing a document that had not been publicly updated since 2011. While high-level strategy
www.fpri.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Need some analysis of the new NATO Maritime Strategy?
You're in luck, I wrote some just for you.
www.fpri.org/article/2025...
You're in luck, I wrote some just for you.
www.fpri.org/article/2025...
#SubMonday #Submarines
Taiwanese Navy Hai Kun-class diesel-electric attack submarine ROCS Hai Kun (SS-711) was released from the dry dock of Taiwan Shipbuilding Corporation in the early September & remains moored at the pier. Photo by Liu Xuesheng, Sept 2, 2025.
Source: money.udn.com/money/story/...
Taiwanese Navy Hai Kun-class diesel-electric attack submarine ROCS Hai Kun (SS-711) was released from the dry dock of Taiwan Shipbuilding Corporation in the early September & remains moored at the pier. Photo by Liu Xuesheng, Sept 2, 2025.
Source: money.udn.com/money/story/...
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
#SubMonday #Submarines
Taiwanese Navy Hai Kun-class diesel-electric attack submarine ROCS Hai Kun (SS-711) was released from the dry dock of Taiwan Shipbuilding Corporation in the early September & remains moored at the pier. Photo by Liu Xuesheng, Sept 2, 2025.
Source: money.udn.com/money/story/...
Taiwanese Navy Hai Kun-class diesel-electric attack submarine ROCS Hai Kun (SS-711) was released from the dry dock of Taiwan Shipbuilding Corporation in the early September & remains moored at the pier. Photo by Liu Xuesheng, Sept 2, 2025.
Source: money.udn.com/money/story/...
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New article, North Korea’s unreported submersible torpedo boat may be uncrewed www.hisutton.com/North-Korean...
#OSINT
#OSINT
November 10, 2025 at 6:59 AM
New article, North Korea’s unreported submersible torpedo boat may be uncrewed www.hisutton.com/North-Korean...
#OSINT
#OSINT
#NavalNews #Submarines
Japan eyes nuclear subs after U.S. gives OK to S. Korea
Source: www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
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Japan eyes nuclear subs after U.S. gives OK to S. Korea
Source: www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
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Japan eyes nuclear subs after U.S. gives OK to S. Korea | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
The Japanese defense minister said on Nov. 6 that Japan must consider adding nuclear-powered submarines to its fleet, a sentiment spurred by U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent approval for South Kor...
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November 9, 2025 at 7:45 AM
#NavalNews #Submarines
Japan eyes nuclear subs after U.S. gives OK to S. Korea
Source: www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
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Japan eyes nuclear subs after U.S. gives OK to S. Korea
Source: www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
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Admiral Frankimov
November 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Admiral Frankimov
#SubSaturday #Submarines
Paul Teutul Sr., of "American Chopper", looks through one of USS Albuquerque's (SSN-706) periscopes during a tour of the submarine.
Paul Teutul Sr., of "American Chopper", looks through one of USS Albuquerque's (SSN-706) periscopes during a tour of the submarine.
November 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
#SubSaturday #Submarines
Paul Teutul Sr., of "American Chopper", looks through one of USS Albuquerque's (SSN-706) periscopes during a tour of the submarine.
Paul Teutul Sr., of "American Chopper", looks through one of USS Albuquerque's (SSN-706) periscopes during a tour of the submarine.
#SubSaturday #Submarines
"The devil is in the details". Virginia-class Block IV nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN-795) challenge coin.
"The devil is in the details". Virginia-class Block IV nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN-795) challenge coin.
November 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
#SubSaturday #Submarines
"The devil is in the details". Virginia-class Block IV nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN-795) challenge coin.
"The devil is in the details". Virginia-class Block IV nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN-795) challenge coin.
#SubSaturday #Submarines
M23-class midget submarine made by Italian company M23 S.R.L. for the Qatari Emiri Navy spotted recently in Italy.
Source: x.com/NichoConcu/s...
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M23-class midget submarine made by Italian company M23 S.R.L. for the Qatari Emiri Navy spotted recently in Italy.
Source: x.com/NichoConcu/s...
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November 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
#SubSaturday #Submarines
M23-class midget submarine made by Italian company M23 S.R.L. for the Qatari Emiri Navy spotted recently in Italy.
Source: x.com/NichoConcu/s...
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M23-class midget submarine made by Italian company M23 S.R.L. for the Qatari Emiri Navy spotted recently in Italy.
Source: x.com/NichoConcu/s...
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Italian Navy Todaro-class attack submarine ITS Romeo Romei (S 529) in La Spezia, Italy - November 7, 2025 SRC: TW-@Gibdan1
November 8, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Italian Navy Todaro-class attack submarine ITS Romeo Romei (S 529) in La Spezia, Italy - November 7, 2025 SRC: TW-@Gibdan1
The meme potential is strong with this one
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 7, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The meme potential is strong with this one
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The Chinese Navy (PLAN) has commissioned aircraft carrier Fujian on November 5 in Sanya. I provide an overview on the event and a preliminary assessment on how the development fits into wider Chinese carrier aviation, for @navalnews.com.
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Chinese Navy Takes Aircraft Carrier Fujian Into Active Service
The Chinese Navy has commissioned the first aircraft carrier with electromagnetic catapults, Fujian, into active service in Hainan.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:22 AM
The Chinese Navy (PLAN) has commissioned aircraft carrier Fujian on November 5 in Sanya. I provide an overview on the event and a preliminary assessment on how the development fits into wider Chinese carrier aviation, for @navalnews.com.
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
#SubThursday #Submarines
Sturgeon-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Guitarro (SSN-665), aka “The Mare Island Mud Puppy”, launching UGM-109 Tomahawk SLCM during UGM-109 trials in the late 70s or early 80s. Source: Guitarro Inactivation Ceremony Booklet, NHHC Archives.
Sturgeon-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Guitarro (SSN-665), aka “The Mare Island Mud Puppy”, launching UGM-109 Tomahawk SLCM during UGM-109 trials in the late 70s or early 80s. Source: Guitarro Inactivation Ceremony Booklet, NHHC Archives.
November 6, 2025 at 7:51 AM
#SubThursday #Submarines
Sturgeon-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Guitarro (SSN-665), aka “The Mare Island Mud Puppy”, launching UGM-109 Tomahawk SLCM during UGM-109 trials in the late 70s or early 80s. Source: Guitarro Inactivation Ceremony Booklet, NHHC Archives.
Sturgeon-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Guitarro (SSN-665), aka “The Mare Island Mud Puppy”, launching UGM-109 Tomahawk SLCM during UGM-109 trials in the late 70s or early 80s. Source: Guitarro Inactivation Ceremony Booklet, NHHC Archives.
#SubThursday #Submarines Skate-class nuclear-powered submarine USS Sargo (SSN-583) surfaced above the Arctic Circle, 1960. USN photo courtesy of the US Navy Arctic Submarine Laboratory, NAVSOURCE.
Source: navsource.net/archives/08/...
Source: navsource.net/archives/08/...
November 6, 2025 at 7:30 AM
#SubThursday #Submarines Skate-class nuclear-powered submarine USS Sargo (SSN-583) surfaced above the Arctic Circle, 1960. USN photo courtesy of the US Navy Arctic Submarine Laboratory, NAVSOURCE.
Source: navsource.net/archives/08/...
Source: navsource.net/archives/08/...
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PSA for my fellow naval nerds - the updated NATO Maritime Strategy has now been released ⬇️
www.nato.int/cps/en/natoh...
www.nato.int/cps/en/natoh...
www.nato.int
November 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
PSA for my fellow naval nerds - the updated NATO Maritime Strategy has now been released ⬇️
www.nato.int/cps/en/natoh...
www.nato.int/cps/en/natoh...
FYI @covertshores.bsky.social , a narco semi-submersible recently seized by the Portuguese Navy & Air Force off the Azores.
Operação El Dorado da Polícia Judiciária (PJ), Marinha Portuguesa, Força Aérea Portuguesa (FAP), madrugada 29Out2025, 1 000 milhas de Lisboa, ao largo Açores, apreende semi-submersível, 4 tripulantes, 1,7 ton cocaína, destino Península Ibérica. Mais info espada-e-escudo.blogspot.com/2025/11/oper...
November 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
FYI @covertshores.bsky.social , a narco semi-submersible recently seized by the Portuguese Navy & Air Force off the Azores.
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Future USS Idaho (SSN 799) Virginia-class Block IV nuclear-powered attack submarine leaving on initial sea trials from Groton, Connecticut - November 2, 2025 SRC: FB- USSVI - Boise Base
November 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Future USS Idaho (SSN 799) Virginia-class Block IV nuclear-powered attack submarine leaving on initial sea trials from Groton, Connecticut - November 2, 2025 SRC: FB- USSVI - Boise Base
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The first PLAN Type 039 submarine was recently observed with some curious cradle mounts on its stern hull.
@covertshores.bsky.social has a rundown on what they may be for.
www.hisutton.com/Chinese-Type...
@covertshores.bsky.social has a rundown on what they may be for.
www.hisutton.com/Chinese-Type...
November 3, 2025 at 9:14 AM
The first PLAN Type 039 submarine was recently observed with some curious cradle mounts on its stern hull.
@covertshores.bsky.social has a rundown on what they may be for.
www.hisutton.com/Chinese-Type...
@covertshores.bsky.social has a rundown on what they may be for.
www.hisutton.com/Chinese-Type...
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People think that the propeller (aka screw, propulsor, pumpjet) is the most sensitive part of the submarine, and is always hidden at launch. No more. Now it’s all Russia wants to show because the weapon system is way more sent sensitive
November 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
People think that the propeller (aka screw, propulsor, pumpjet) is the most sensitive part of the submarine, and is always hidden at launch. No more. Now it’s all Russia wants to show because the weapon system is way more sent sensitive
#SubSaturday #Submarines
Italian Navy Todaro-class (Type 212A) diesel-electric/AIP attack submarine. Photo by Marina Militare.
Italian Navy Todaro-class (Type 212A) diesel-electric/AIP attack submarine. Photo by Marina Militare.
November 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
#SubSaturday #Submarines
Italian Navy Todaro-class (Type 212A) diesel-electric/AIP attack submarine. Photo by Marina Militare.
Italian Navy Todaro-class (Type 212A) diesel-electric/AIP attack submarine. Photo by Marina Militare.
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The Indonesian Navy’s (TNI AL) new 105-metre ocean-going hydro-oceanographic support vessel, KRI Canopus (936), has successfully floated out at Neustädter Hafen in Bremen, Germany 🇮🇩 🇩🇪
By @fmalufti.bsky.social
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
By @fmalufti.bsky.social
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Indonesian Navy’s New Hydro-Oceanographic Vessel Floats Out in Germany - Naval News
The Indonesian Navy’s (TNI AL) new 105-metre ocean-going hydro-oceanographic support vessel, KRI Canopus (936), has successfully floated out at Neustädter Hafen in Bremen, Germany. The construction pr...
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November 1, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The Indonesian Navy’s (TNI AL) new 105-metre ocean-going hydro-oceanographic support vessel, KRI Canopus (936), has successfully floated out at Neustädter Hafen in Bremen, Germany 🇮🇩 🇩🇪
By @fmalufti.bsky.social
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
By @fmalufti.bsky.social
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
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The French Ministry of the Armed forces announced that the third version of the M51 submarine launched ballistic missile (SLBM) known as “M51.3” entered operational service on 24 October, 2025 🇫🇷☢️🚀
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
France's M51.3 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile enters operational service - Naval News
The third version of the M51 submarine launched ballistic missile (SLBM) known as “M51.3” entered operational service on 24 October, 2025.
www.navalnews.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:24 AM
The French Ministry of the Armed forces announced that the third version of the M51 submarine launched ballistic missile (SLBM) known as “M51.3” entered operational service on 24 October, 2025 🇫🇷☢️🚀
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
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Rapid progress in China’s underwater drone development, world leaders in most respects. Back in 2019 their first large one, HSU001, was very modest, far from world leading. Today they are building massive ones other nations can only dream of. www.hisutton.com/Chinese-XLUU...
October 28, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Rapid progress in China’s underwater drone development, world leaders in most respects. Back in 2019 their first large one, HSU001, was very modest, far from world leading. Today they are building massive ones other nations can only dream of. www.hisutton.com/Chinese-XLUU...
❗RUMINT❗
Rollout of the Project 09851 (alt. 09853) KHABAROVSK-class SSDN "Khabarovsk" is reportedly scheduled for November 1, 2025.
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Rollout of the Project 09851 (alt. 09853) KHABAROVSK-class SSDN "Khabarovsk" is reportedly scheduled for November 1, 2025.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
❗RUMINT❗
Rollout of the Project 09851 (alt. 09853) KHABAROVSK-class SSDN "Khabarovsk" is reportedly scheduled for November 1, 2025.
@covertshores.bsky.social @thelookout.bsky.social @mikeplunkett.bsky.social @combatair.bsky.social @salisbot.bsky.social @rstirn.bsky.social @jjdroxford.bsky.social
Rollout of the Project 09851 (alt. 09853) KHABAROVSK-class SSDN "Khabarovsk" is reportedly scheduled for November 1, 2025.
@covertshores.bsky.social @thelookout.bsky.social @mikeplunkett.bsky.social @combatair.bsky.social @salisbot.bsky.social @rstirn.bsky.social @jjdroxford.bsky.social
#SubSunday #Submarines
Massive rudder of the Russian Navy's Project 941UM Akula/TYPHOON-class SSBN "Dmitri Donskoi" (TK-208)
Massive rudder of the Russian Navy's Project 941UM Akula/TYPHOON-class SSBN "Dmitri Donskoi" (TK-208)
October 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
#SubSunday #Submarines
Massive rudder of the Russian Navy's Project 941UM Akula/TYPHOON-class SSBN "Dmitri Donskoi" (TK-208)
Massive rudder of the Russian Navy's Project 941UM Akula/TYPHOON-class SSBN "Dmitri Donskoi" (TK-208)