Details of the recent sinking of the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena have become known. The vessel was attacked by the US nuclear-powered submarine USS Charlotte (SSN-766), a Los Angeles-class submarine commissioned in 1994.

The Pentagon has not said which American submarine fired the torpedo, except to say it was a fast-attack submarine.

The incident took place on March 4 in international waters about 40 nautical miles off Galle on Sri Lanka's southern coast

The spectacular destruction of an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka underlines how the US-Israeli military operation is stretching far beyond Iran’s borders.

Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 military forces from Australia, Canada, Malaysia and the U.S. fired upon and sunk the decommissioned ex-USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60), July 12, during a sinking exercise (SINKEX) to gain proficiency in tactics,

All three ships have deep local roots. USS Alexandria is assigned to Submarine Squadron 11 at Naval Base Point Loma and drew a visit from California state lawmakers in January, underscoring how closely Sacramento watches the San Diego waterfront.

The US Navy’s Los Angeles-class submarines may have their origins in the 1970s, yet the boats have continued to remain relevant and performed critical protective functions in the service for decades. There are as many as 24 Los Angeles-class boats in the ...

Key Points and Summary - The U.S. Navy faces a "worsening attack submarine deficit" because its aging Los Angeles-class submarines are retiring faster than new Virginia-class boats can be built. -Despite a long-standing goal to procure two Virginia-class ...