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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

India already operates a Russian Akula-2 nuclear submarine under lease from Russia. Russian journal confirms India-Russia pact over nuclear submarine Deal was finalised in Goa on sidelines of BRICS ...

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 ...

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 ...