SLBMs can be launched from underwater nearly anywhere in the world—and are incredibly difficult to intercept, making them ideal second-strike nuclear weapons. The submarine-launched ballistic missile ...

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Defense minister Ahn Gyu-back in Gyeryong, South Korea, October 1, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/Pool SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea has likely received technical ...

Russia has likely provided technical assistance to North Korea in the development of submarines, South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back told the country's parliament on Oct. 13, Reuters reported.

September 28, 2025: Recently, the Russian Northern Fleet received another Borei-A class SSBN, making eight of these nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines in service. The Russian Navy is more ...

What is the status of North Korea’s submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) program? SLBMs are the classic second-strike insurance program; even if the homeland is incinerated, submarines hiding ...

Russia's Project 09851 submarine Khabarovsk, designed to deploy the Poseidon nuclear torpedo, may begin sea trials in 2026.

Goodbye New START: How China’s Rise Ended Nuclear Arms Control The U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Minnesota (SSN 783) during sea trials. Credit: U.S. Navy photo courtesy ...

SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea has likely received technical help from Russia for its submarine development, South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back told parliament on Monday. North Korea has vowed ...