Australia is expected to buy up to five US Virginia class nuclear-powered submarines in the 2030s as part of a landmark defence agreement between Washington, Canberra and London, four US officials said on Wednesday, in a deal that would present a new challenge to China.

To thwart China, Australia to buy five Virginia class submarines under AUKUS pact

Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw the launch of various new warships along with a nuclear-powered submarine on Thursday, as he promised to strengthen the country's navy.

Russian president oversees commissioning of new warships, submarines

Amid the rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, The united States is likely to deploy more ships and submarines in Australia. Both the countries have teamed up to counter China.

U.S. likely to deploy more submarines in Australia

Amid the rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, The united States is likely to deploy more ships and submarines to Australia. Both the countries have teamed up to counter China.

Agreeing to disagree: Another blow to U.S.- China ties?

Last week, China made two deliveries in India's backyard. The Pakistani Navy got 4 Chinese frigates - while Myanmar's Military Junta got a Chinese submarine. Now 3 Indian neighbours have Chinese weapons. Palki Sharma tells you what this means for India.

Gravitas: Indian neighbours get Chinese submarines

French defence minister Florence Parly is visiting India with an eye on boosting defence ties. Has the AUKUS snub pushed Paris closer to New Delhi? Is France more reliable than the United States for India? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: France offering nuclear submarines to India?

The delivery of US nuclear submarines to Australia under the AUKUS cooperation, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, will place Canberra among the top five countries with such weapons, posing a significant risk to the non-proliferation system.

US submarines transfer to Australia threatens non-proliferation regime: Russia

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), in its meeting held under the Chairmanship of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday, approved proposals concerning capital acquisitions of various equipment for the modernisation and operational needs of the armed forces amounting to approximately $60,000 million (Rs 6,000 crore).

Defence Acquisition Council approves RFP for construction of six submarines at $430 mn

Russia has offered submarines to India for navy's Project 75(I) on the basis of an intergovernmental agreement. It was suggested during the delegation-level meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Russia offers joint development of submarines to India 

The Indian navy said that it had deployed its assets including INS Vikramaditya and nuclear submarines in northern Arabian sea in the last week of February amid tension between India and Pakistan following Pulwama terror attack on February 14.

Indian Navy says INS Vikramaditya, nuclear submarines were deployed in northern Arabian Sea after Pulwama terror attack

Washington has agreed to allow US defence contractors help Taiwan construct its own submarines, Taipei said, welcoming the breakthrough in long-standing ambitions to build up its fleet to counter the threat from China

US approves licence for Taiwan submarine plan

China's defence ministry refused to confirm whether the Liaoning took part in drills this week but military experts say the aircraft carrier is identifiable

China's aircraft carrier spotted in huge naval drill

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