The U.S. Navy today possesses the most technologically advanced submarine force in the world. Its nuclear-powered attack submarines and ballistic missile submarines remain unmatched in speed, ...

Taiwanese state-owned shipbuilder CSBC Corporation confirmed that the Hai Kun had successfully conducted a shallow-water submerged navigation test, with further tests planned under the supervision of ...

Taiwan building its own submarines with help from US, UK Programme has been hit with delays Taiwan faces increased military pressure from China TAIPEI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan completed the maiden ...

Jan. 30 (Asia Today) --Taiwan's first domestically built conventional submarine completed its first submerged sea trial Thursday, a milestone for an eight-boat program aimed at strengthening ...

Taiwan's first indigenous submarine seen here during its sea trials in January 2026. (CSBC) Taiwan's first domestically built submarine, Hai Kun, has completed its first underwater trials. CSBC ...

HMAS STIRLING, Australia—If the U.S. and China come to blows over Taiwan, this naval base in Western Australia offers a berth to bring American nuclear-powered submarines close to the fight—and a ...

SEOUL, Feb 4 (Reuters) - South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean (042660.KS), opens new tab said on Wednesday that it proposed the delivery of four submarines to Canada by 2035. Hanwha is one of two ...

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.

Vice Adm. Rob Gaucher, commander, Submarine Forces, speaks as a guest speaker during the Commander, Submarine Squadron (CSS) SIX change of command ceremony aboard the Los-Angeles class attack ...

Tensions are rising in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest sea routes. U.S. carrier strike groups now operate in these waters. Iran relies on its quiet “Black Hole” Kilo-class submarines.

Virginia-class submarine program. The Navy has been procuring Virginia (SSN-774) class nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) since FY1998, and a total of 41 have been procured through FY2025. From ...

Holly Williams is a CBS News senior foreign correspondent based in the network's CBS London bureau. Williams joined CBS News in July 2012, and has more than 25 years of experience covering major news ...