India’s drive to expand its P-8I Poseidon fleet now faces headwinds after a 50 percent price surge, challenging its ambition to dominate the IOR as PLAN submarines increase patrols.

The unveiling of China’s latest nuclear-powered attack submarine, the Type 09IIIB—referred to in NATO reporting nomenclature as the Shang-III class—underscores Beijing’s intensifying pursuit…

China’s latest nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN), the Type 09IIIB—also known as the Shang-III class—represents the latest evolution in the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) growing…