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America is entering a new era of undersea strength with the Columbia class submarine. Built to replace the aging Ohio-class submarine fleet, these nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) will patrol silently into the late 21st century, ensuring the U.S. maintains an unshakable second-strike capability well into the 2080s. With a projected cost of $132+ billion … Read more
When people hear about frigates and destroyers, they often assume they’re just two versions of the same warship. But the truth is very different. They are part of battle group with Aircraft carriers. These ships represent two unique philosophies in naval warfare — something I’ve observed firsthand over decades of analyzing procurement decisions and briefing … Read more
Submarines are designed to be found late, if at all. They exploit depth, temperature layers, and background noise to blend into the ocean’s complex acoustic environment.P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft designed from an operational perspective, that means detection is never a single-sensor magic trick—it’s a patient, layered process of ruling out the ocean’s many false … Read more
India has kicked off formal talks for Project 75I, a ₹70,000 crore program set to reshape its undersea power. This deal will bring cutting-edge diesel-electric boats with Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) and cement India’s place as a submarine builder. Project 75I : August 2025 Update On August 23, 2025, New Delhi cleared negotiations. Years of … Read more
When you think about naval power, India might not be the first country that comes to mind – but it absolutely should be. India’s stealth frigates program tells an incredible story of how a nation can completely reinvent itself from buying weapons abroad to building some of the most sophisticated warships on the planet. India’s … Read more
Indian Submarine fleet operates about 19 submarines in 2025, bringing together nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines and diesel-electric attack boats. You’ll find homegrown Arihant-class nuclear subs alongside French-designed Kalvari-class Scorpenes in this diverse underwater fleet, with exciting expansion plans through Project 75I and additional Scorpene programs on the horizon. The Indian Navy hit a major milestone … Read more