The United States remains the world's leading operator of nuclear submarines, including fast-attack, ballistic-missile, and guided-missile types. However, the most significant shift in the undersea ...

At its current production rates, China is likely to have a far more menacing submarine force than Russia in short order—though its quality is still uncertain.

The global operational fleet of nuclear-powered submarines remains dominated by a handful of military powers, according to data from Statista. As of January 2026, the United States operates the ...

Africa’s militaries may not match the global giants, but the continent quietly maintains a presence in strategic naval power, ...