The Akula III variant, notably the Gepard, is touted as comparable to America’s Seawolf-class submarines.Russia's ability to ...

In detail, one of the reasons for the modernization of the Akula, Sierra, and Oscar-class submarines are delays in the project 885 Yasen-class SSGN program. This class of Russian attack ...

HMS Portland reported on the movements of the Russian cruise missile submarine Severodvinsk and Akula-class attack submarine Vepr on Friday. PA Media The Navy frigate also shadowed Akula-class ...

Akula-class submarines were designed as a response to ... Big Five nuclear powers to hold regular meeting in New York soon — senior Russian diplomat Sergey Ryabkov also wished every success ...

On Monday, the Defense Ministry of Japan reported that four Russian vessels were spotted sailing in waters off the northern ...

Russia’s most advanced submarine was spotted for the first time in waters near Japan, the country’s military announced Monday ...

Russia’s Alfa-class submarine, with its unique titanium hull, is but one example of this Russian submarine prowess. These boats can cruise over 40 knots (46 miles per hour).

Earlier, India has received a similar kind of submarine- Project 971 also known as Akula-II, on lease from Russia. Indian Navy is operating this AkulaII class submarine and it is called INS Chakra.

India is working on a new class of attack submarines after the government approved almost $5 billion for the program.

What You Need to Know: The Akula-class submarines are among Russia's most formidable undersea weapons, built for stealth, speed, and survivability.Launched in 1986, Akula-class subs are equipped ...