To rectify this shortcoming, the Soviets initiated Project 971 “Schuka-B” in the 1980’s to create a family of SSNs equipped with stellar acoustic capabilities. This project was initially ...

What You Need to Know: The Akula-class submarines are among Russia’s most formidable undersea weapons, built for stealth, speed, and survivability. Launched in 1986, Akula-class subs are equipped with ...

Following close on the heels of the inauguration of the Indo-Russian joint production facility to manufacture AK-203 assault rifles for the Indian Army, India finally inks $ 3.3 billion deal with ...

In 2012, a Russian Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine armed with long-range missiles patrolled the Gulf of Mexico for several weeks—and the United States didn't detect it until after the submarine ...

Submarine tactics rely heavily on sensor and radar proficiency - a feat that the US has traditionally proved superior when the Soviets ran their fast, yet noisy Papa-class subs back in the 70s. The ...

The overhaul of the first Akula class submarine should be completed in two years, and it will rejoin the Russian Navy after sea trials. Russia will modernise its fleet of the third-generation Project ...

In late 1984, when the first Akula submarine of the Soviet Navy put to sea, it immediately changed the way anti-submarine warfare would be conducted. With the Akula's arrival the American submarine ...

The Soviet-era Akula-class submarine reportedly “shocked” Western intelligence when it was introduced. Russia has been fully embroiled in its invasion of Ukraine for more than three years, but the ...

Russia celebrates Navy Day on July 26 annually, to honour the country’s naval fleet, guarding the vast coastline. Correspondent Oleg Kuleshov ventured inside the world’s largest submarine, an ...

India already operates a Russian Akula-2 nuclear submarine under lease from Russia. New Delhi: In a deal reportedly worth close to $2 billion, India is set to acquire a second Akula 2 nuclear-powered ...

In a deal reportedly worth close to $2 billion, India is set to acquire a second Akula 2 nuclear-powered attack submarine from Russia. The contract for this, which has been unannounced so far, was ...