The U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Minnesota (SSN 783) during sea trials. Credit: U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Huntington Ingalls Industries After his summit with South ...
South Korea is joining a small circle of nations that operate nuclear-powered submarines. On Oct. 29 during his days-long trip to Asia, U.S. President Donald Trump announced following his meeting with ...
Seoul wants to join the undersea naval elite – and has received the blessing of US President Donald Trump to do just that.
Of course, Trump overstated the advantages of nuclear-powered submarines over their conventionally powered brethren. Wise naval commanders pick the best tool for the job, and the best tool need not ...
Riding a wave of success during his Asia tour, President Donald Trump triumphantly announced the U.S. would be working with South Korea to build nuclear submarines. 1 To those familiar with the AUKUS ...
North Korea has released new images of what it says is its first nuclear-powered submarine, with state media showing leader Kim Jong Un inspecting the vessel at an indoor construction facility.This is ...
Backed by US President Donald Trump, Seoul’s push to acquire nuclear-powered submarines promises stronger deterrence against North Korea and China, but raises tough questions about technology transfer ...