On the initiative. New UDC project for MCC Japan

On the initiative. New UDC project for MCC Japan

In Japan, a project is being created for a universal landing ship. If he receives approval, the naval self-defense forces in the future will be able to expand the capabilities for landing troops on the shore ...
On the secrecy of the Soviet SSBNs

On the secrecy of the Soviet SSBNs

Russian strategic missile submarines are needed now, and in the foreseeable future. But why all this reasoning? ...
Is the Baltic Fleet a former fleet? Not!

Is the Baltic Fleet a former fleet? Not!

There is an opinion that the Baltic Fleet has served its purpose, that it is not necessary to invest in its development, since it is located on a secondary theater. In fact, the opposite is true ...
Submarines with battleship caliber

Submarines with battleship caliber

The idea of ​​a ship, the main weapon of which would not be torpedoes, has existed since the beginning of the use of submarines. In 1916-1919, the British developed a series of submarines with battleship artillery ...
Another "light" of "Poseidon"

Another "light" of "Poseidon"

Mr. Sutton published in Forbes magazine material on a "self-propelled underwater vehicle" of unlimited radius with a nuclear power plant ...
New Russian fleet. Dance around UDC

New Russian fleet. Dance around UDC

The desire to have a universal landing ship (ships) is completely natural for Russia. But to realize this in the current conditions will be difficult ...
Fleet underground. Swedish Navy returns to Musko base

Fleet underground. Swedish Navy returns to Musko base

Sweden returns to operation one of the most interesting military facilities - the base of the fleet "Muskø". In the coming years, the base will be renovated, after which it will receive the main headquarters of the naval forces ...
"Captain Cabral." 100-year-old naval service veteran

"Captain Cabral." 100-year-old naval service veteran

The former tugboat, and now the Paraguay patrol ship Captain Cabral, despite its centenary, is still in service. Through this modest ship the whole history of a country with a fleet passed ...
SS-N-3a Shaddock ("Pomelo"). The forerunner of modern Caliber

SS-N-3a Shaddock ("Pomelo"). The forerunner of modern Caliber

The first cruise missiles appeared in the fleet at the end of the 1950's. We are talking about missiles P-5 (later P-6). Designers of Chelomey Design Bureau were responsible for their development. The appearance of such weapons is significantly ...
"Varshavyanka" for the Pacific Fleet. Plans and successes

"Varshavyanka" for the Pacific Fleet. Plans and successes

The construction of a diesel-electric submarine of 636.3 Avenue “Varshavyanka” is ongoing. General plans for the near future have long been known, and now new details have appeared. Two new submarines of this type will be laid just the other day ...
Paraguayan Aurora. Museum exhibit afloat

Paraguayan Aurora. Museum exhibit afloat

Paraguay, landlocked, still has its own fleet. The flagship of this fleet is probably the oldest active river gunboat, the syster ship of which has already passed the reins ...