Russia began sea trials for the nuclear-powered submarine Khabarovsk. Industry reports challenge the speed and range of the vessel and other high-cost warships. US production delays persist. This caused commentators to ask whether automated shipyards could hasten submarine building. The trend was reported on 23 August 2026.
Meanwhile, observers question whether the AUKUS pact offers value for money. Past reporting recalls Britain's Cold War Avro Shackleton submarine-hunter. In a unrelated court case, a woman confronts legal charges. She assassinated a Russian military commander in Crimea.