The USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, changed military landscape nearly overnight in the U.S.

A nuclear triad refers to a country’s ability to launch nuclear missiles from platforms in the air, land, and at sea. We ...

A nuclear submarine can stay hidden for months, but keeping a crew of 130 alive in a sealed steel tube requires more than ...

The United States military uses nuclear submarines to attack strategic targets, gather intelligence, and deter threats. Submarines make up part of the "nuclear triad" that protects against nuclear ...

China's submarine force has typically focused on patrolling the shallow littoral waters of the South China Sea, but its new ...

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, WTOP presents “250 Years of America,” a multipart series examining the innovations, breakthroughs and pivotal moments that have shaped the nation ...

You probably charge your phone daily, while your car needs gas or a battery top-up every few days. But you don't have to take the device or vehicle apart when you connect it to power or fill up the ...

Submarine production in China has been rapidly accelerating in recent years, and a greater proportion of its fleet will soon ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Modern submarines carrying cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and advanced torpedoes now serve as the primary platforms for nuclear deterrence and long-range strike capability, with the United ...