Nemo personal submarine gets big price cut as production ramps up

The last time we looked at the U-Boat Worx Nemo submersible, it was April 2020, strange days when every single person on Earth would have loved to torpedo deep down into the sea in search of purer surroundings. Unfortunately, the production start was l… Continue reading Nemo personal submarine gets big price cut as production ramps up

Sweden’s new submarine could shift balance of power in the Baltic Sea

Normally, Sweden building its first new class of submarines in 30 years wouldn’t be of as much interest, but Saab laying the keel of its first Blekinge-class (A26) boat on June 30 as Sweden waits to join NATO signals a shift in the balance of power in … Continue reading Sweden’s new submarine could shift balance of power in the Baltic Sea

First quadcopter drone that can be launched from a submarine underwater

SpearUAV has released its Ninox 103 UW Sub-to-Air encapsulated autonomous quadcopter, which it claims is the first loitering drone that can be launched from a submarine and other submerged platforms for immediate beyond-line-of-sight situational awaren… Continue reading First quadcopter drone that can be launched from a submarine underwater

Keel laid for US Navy’s next-generation nuclear missile submarine

The construction of America’s next-generation strategic nuclear missile submarine has formally begun as the keel was ceremonially laid for the future USS District of Columbia (SSBN 826) at Electric Boat’s facility in Quonset Point, Rhode Island.Continu… Continue reading Keel laid for US Navy’s next-generation nuclear missile submarine

Colossal 115-ft party sub offers an underwater venue for 120 guests

If you’ve ever gone out on a booze cruise and thought “gee, I wish there was less access to fresh air,” this one’s for you! Dutch submarine company U-Boat Worx has announced an enormous new underwater entertainment venue for up to 120 guests plus a ful… Continue reading Colossal 115-ft party sub offers an underwater venue for 120 guests

World’s first submersible hydrofoil: 26 mph above the water, 50 m under

The all-electric Deepseaker DS1 will hydrofoil on the surface to boost speed and range

Italian startup iSpace2o has announced it’s starting production on the first hull for its Deepseaker DS1 submersible hydrofoil. This machine will rise out of the water to hydrofoil at speeds up to 23 knots (26 mph/43 km/h), or dive as deep as 50 m (164 ft) for underwater shenanigans.

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U-Boat Worx puts the focus on all-around views for 9-person flagship sub

Back in 2016, Dutch submersible builder U-Boat Worx revealed a double-bubble tourist vessel named the Cruise Sub that could take up to nine people deep below the ocean waves. Now the company has unveiled an all-acrylic sibling with a single egg-shaped … Continue reading U-Boat Worx puts the focus on all-around views for 9-person flagship sub