Iran

Some of the stories out of Iran seem pretty crazy.  This one does.

Project 885M

That is the model number of the latest Russian sub project.  Story here. So far the only 700th scale kit of the sub is this one. I am hoping that eventually we will get one in plastic.

Russian strength or Russian weakness?

Russia is upgrading the missiles on two of their Oscar II SSGNs.  Originally they had planned to upgrade the missiles on all 8 boats, but now are upgrading only two.  I suspect this is an indication of economic weakness and budget problems.

Russian drone sub

This is not good news.  A nuke capable drone sub with a 3000 mile range.

A cold war tale

I had never heard this story.  Can you imagine how things would be different if they had launched?

Navy tech

This is cool, and in theory ought to be very successful.

WW I U-boat found

Story here.

Your daily roundup of things to keep you up at night

Russia is developing a drone sub to deliver a nuclear warhead.

The Chinese think they’ve developed a new stealth coating.

Apparently there is fuel for a nuclear bomb available on the black market.

 

Sleep well.

Well, this could get interesting

Looks like the Chinese intend to get into the SSBN game.  That will make the South China Sea an even more interesting place.

French WWII submarine

An interesting story.