Defence ministry in initial talks with MDL, the state-owned shipyard chosen for the deal, amidst concerns over AIP system, stringent indigenisation goals and delivery timelines ...

North Korea has an estimated 70-90 diesel-powered submarines in one of the world’s largest fleets. However, they are mostly aging ones capable of launching only torpedoes and mines, not missiles.

The AUKUS Submarine Industry Strategy states, “The [AUSSQ Pilot program] will use a B2B model, enabling HII Australia to work ...

These subs can also be used for naval and anti-submarine warfare in shallower waters. On average, the largest submarines in service are ballistic missile-armed. As these submarines are intended ...