Russia has started sea trials for the nuclear-powered submarine Khabarovsk. Recent reports question the speed and range of the vessel and costly naval ships. US production delays persist. This prompted commentators to ask whether automated shipyards could accelerate submarine building. The trend appeared on 23 August 2026.
Meanwhile, analysts question whether the AUKUS pact offers value for money. Past reporting notes Britain's Cold War Avro Shackleton submarine-hunter. In a separate court case, a woman is facing trial. She eliminated a Russian military commander in Crimea.