Navy Accelerates Columbia-class Submarine Construction
The US Navy has announced plans to accelerate construction of the Columbia-class submarine, with full-rate production expected in the early 2030s. Rear Adm.
Submarine Production
China Surpasses US in Nuclear Submarine Production
A new report by the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) reveals that China has surpassed the US in nuclear submarine production. Between 2021 and 2025, China launched 10 submarines with an estimated displacement of 79,000 tonnes, while the US produced seven boats displacing 55,000 tonnes during the same period.