Submarine

U.S. Ballistic Missile Submarine USS Kentucky
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Photos Show US Helicopters Escorting Nuclear Submarine

A United States submarine, USS Kentucky, which is capable of firing nuclear missiles, carried out an armed air escort exercise with helicopters in the Pacific Ocean last month. Why It Matters The Kentucky is one of the 14 Ohio-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines in service with the U.S. Navy. Each submarine, often referred to as […]

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Satellite Imagery of Chinese Submarine Base
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New Google Earth Photos Capture China’s Nuclear Submarine Force

Recently updated satellite imagery has captured the latest development of a Chinese naval base, which hosts the country’s nuclear-powered submarine force, according to an analyst. Newsweek has reached out to the Chinese Defense Ministry for comment by email. Why It Matters This past December, the Pentagon assessed that China, which has the world’s largest navy […]

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