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India.com
5 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Ohio vs Akula: US to send its powerful submarine to Russia, will it start nuclear war? will Putin...
Ohio vs Akula: US to send its powerful submarine to Russia, will it start nuclear war? will Putin… Washington, DC: Following the comments of former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, United States President Donald Trump has directed two nuclear submarines to position themselves in the 'appropriate region.' He took to Truth Social and wrote, 'I have ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that. Words are very important and can often lead to unintended consequences. I hope this will not be one of those instances.' What Exactly Did Dmitry Medvedev Say? Currently serving as the deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev shared a post on Telegram, warning the US President about the 'Dead Hand'. 'As for the talk about the 'dead economies' of India and Russia, and 'entering dangerous territory' – maybe he should recall his favorite movies about 'the walking dead,' and also remember how dangerous the so-called 'Dead Hand,' which doesn't even exist, could be,' he wrote in the post. Russian MP's Reply To Trump However, the Kremlin has not reacted to Trump's threat but a senior MP named Viktor Vodolatsky has issued a warning to the US President that Russia has more nuclear subs to deal with US submarines coming to his country. 'The number of Russian nuclear submarines in the world's oceans is much more than the US submarines and the areas to which US President Donald Trump has ordered to send submarines have been under their control for a long time,' he said. The aggressive statements given by the top leadership of both countries ignited the possibility of a war under the oceans. Ohio Class Ballistic Missile Submarine America has Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBN) which are known for their nuclear weapons capability and stealth capability. The Navy has 14 nuclear submarines, loaded with long-range Trident II D5 missiles, 20 each. These missiles are capable of destroying a large area. US's Fast Attack Submarines Apart from SSBN, the US has three types of nuclear-powered attack submarines—Virginia-class, Seawolf-class and Los Angeles-class. These subs are loaded with deadly Tomahawk missiles, Harpoon missiles and MK-48 torpedoes, capable of destroying any ship and submarine. These attack submarines are designed to search for and destroy enemy ships. The US also has 24 Virginia-class SSNs and three Seawolf-class submarines. Russia's Submarine Fleet, The Largest In The World It is to be noted that Russia has one of the largest submarine fleets in the world. The country has a total of 64 powerful subs. These subs include 14 SSBNs, Borei-class and Delta IV-class. 8 Borei-class SSBNs, which are equipped with 16 Bulava SLBMs and six 533 mm torpedo launchers. These submarines are capable of firing rockets and under sea mines, making them more dangerous than other subs. The Russian Navy also has 4 Yasen-class nuclear attack submarines. These subs are small in size so that they can attack with great speed. Russia also has 5 Akula class submarines, which are known for their super-destructive powers.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Who Rules Under Oceans? US vs Russia Submarine Strength
The US is moving two nuclear submarines to strategic positions, in a Cold War-era tactic that followed former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev's response to President Donald Trump's "dead economy" jibe. Trump ordered the deployment to counter Moscow's defiance after his threats of tariffs and sanctions fell flat. The directive came last night after Medvedev warned Trump of the 'dead hand' tactic, referring to a Cold War-era automatic or semi-automatic nuclear weapons control system capable of launching a nuclear counterstrike even if the country's leadership had been wiped out. Kremlin hasn't responded to the threat yet. But a senior lawmaker, Viktor Vodolatsky, warned that they have more nuclear submarines in the world's oceans to tackle those ordered to move near Russia. "The number of Russian nuclear submarines in the world's oceans is significantly higher than the American ones, and the subs that US President Donald Trump ordered to be redirected to the appropriate regions have long been under their control," he said. Here's a look at the submarine fleets of the US and Russia: The American Navy's Ohio-class Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBNs) are known for their stealth capability and precise delivery of nuclear warheads. Called boomers, at least 14 of these are currently in service. Designed for extended deterrent patrols, these can operate for 15 years between major overhauls. These can carry up to 20 submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs). Its primary weapon is Trident || D5 SLBMs. American Fast Attack Submarines The US operates three classes of nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSN): Virginia-class, Seawolf-class, and Los Angeles-class (also known as 688 class). Equipped with Tomahawk missiles, Harpoon missiles, and MK-48 torpedoes, these attack submarines are designed to seek and destroy enemy vessels. They can also carry out intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations, and engage in mine warfare. The US has 24 Virginia-class SSNs (pic above), including USS Hawaii, USS North Carolina, USS Missouri, etc. It is the US Navy's newest undersea warfare platform that incorporates several innovations. It has special features to support special operation forces and has a lock-in/lock-out chamber for divers. There are three Seawolf-class submarines in the US fleet, the first - USS Seawolf - being commissioned in 1997. The Seawolf-class lacks a vertical launch mechanism. The SSN has eight torpedo tubes, and its torpedo room can hold up to 50 weapons. The 688-class builds the backbone of the US submarine force. At least 24 of these are in service. Built in 1976 to counter Soviet threats, these have proved highly effective with an effective speed and stealth. The Los Angeles-class will be replaced by the Virginia-class when they retire. Russian Ballistic Missile Submarines Russia has one of the world's largest submarine fleets, comprising around 64 vessels. About 14 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) are central to its strategic mechanism. These include the Borei-class and Delta IV-class. The Russian Navy has eight Borei-class SSBNs, equipped with 16 Bulava SLBMs and six 533mm torpedo launchers. It can also fire anti-submarine rockets and bottom mines. Its crew comprises over a hundred seamen. The Boreis will replace the Delta IV-class submarines, which were built alongside the Typhoon-class. At least six of the Deltas are in service currently. Armed with 16 Sineva SLBMs, these serve as the backbone of Russia's nuclear deterrent in the sea. The Russian Navy has four Yasen-class nuclear attack submarines, shorter and requiring a smaller crew than their predecessors. The submarines of this class can hold either up to five 3M54-1 Kalibr missiles or four P-800 32-40 Oniks missiles, providing these submarines with long-range land attack and anti-ship capabilities. The Akula-class, of which about five are in service, is the Russian Navy's silent killing machine, also known as the Shark (akula in Russian translates to shark). A counter to the US Los Angeles-class, these Russian submarines can operate Kalibr, Oniks, or Granit missiles and torpedoes.
South China Morning Post
07-02-2025
- Science
- South China Morning Post
China can detect US Seawolf-class submarine with magnetic wake tracking: study
Published: 2:00pm, 7 Feb 2025 For US submarines operating in waters near China, the era of absolute stealth may be ending – one magnetic ripple at a time. Researchers with Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) in Xian claim to have developed a groundbreaking method to detect even the quietest underwater vessels by harnessing the magnetic fields generated by their wakes – a discovery that could reshape naval warfare. Led by associate professor Wang Honglei, the team modelled the Kelvin wake, a V-shaped surface disturbance created by submarines as they slice through water. This wake, previously studied for radar-based imagery detection, generates a faint but detectable magnetic field when seawater ions – disturbed by the vessel's motion – interact with Earth's geomagnetic field. Using numerical simulations, the researchers quantified how these magnetic signatures vary with a submarine's speed, depth and size. For example, increasing speed by 2.5 metres per second (8.2 feet per second) boosts magnetic intensity tenfold; reducing depth by 20 metres (66 feet) doubles the field strength; and longer submarines produce weaker fields, while wider hulls amplify them. For a Seawolf-class submarine travelling at 24 knots (12.5 metres per second) and 30 metres (98 feet) depth, the wake's magnetic field reaches 10⁻¹² tesla – 'well within the sensitivity range of existing airborne magnetometers,' according to Wang and his colleagues. The team's method, which was detailed in the peer-reviewed Journal of Harbin Engineering University on December 4, exploits a critical vulnerability: 'Kelvin wakes cannot be silenced.'
