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Recent Examples of submarines
Cybersecurity How is national security—the kind defended by nuclear submarines—like cybersecurity?
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Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
What funds that were available went to higher priority items like the Dreadnought-class submarines, the SSN-AUKUS program, and the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
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David Szondy
july 01,
New Atlas,
1 July 2026
Its design emphasized survivability, acoustic stealth, and sustained operations in deep-ocean environments where Soviet submarines were expected to operate.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
What funds that were available went to higher priority items like the Dreadnought-class submarines, the SSN-AUKUS program, and the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
—
David Szondy
july 01,
New Atlas,
1 July 2026
Its design emphasized survivability, acoustic stealth, and sustained operations in deep-ocean environments where Soviet submarines were expected to operate.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarines
Noun
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It is armed with heavyweight torpedoes and anti-ship missiles launched through six 533 mm torpedo tubes, enabling it to engage both surface ships and enemy submarines.
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Considerations when choosing swimming pool dive toys Design Popular designs for swimming pool dive toys include sticks, rings, balls with tails, and torpedoes.
Noun
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This excludes Steak & Cheese Melts and Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket subs.
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The seasonal produce—refreshing watermelon, ripe peaches, sweet silver queen corn, juicy heirloom tomatoes; pub subs on the beach; and anything coming off the grill.
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Soldier Valley Spirits' objective is to support military heroes and their families, Greenwood said.
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Colombian fans serenaded their heroes outside the Dalmar Hotel, the team hotel, in Fort Lauderdale Friday night.
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“Submarines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarines. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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