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Submarines

Attack submarines and ballistic missile submarines

Part of Naval & Maritime

80
Companies
23
Countries
16
Public Companies
24
Prime Contractors

Companies (80)

Agency for Defense Development

South Korean government defence research organization. Founded in 1970, headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea, specializes in korean defence r&d.

South Korea government

ASC Pty Ltd

ASC Pty Ltd is an Australian submarine and naval shipbuilding company maintaining the Collins-class submarines and building future submarines.

Australia government

ATLAS ELEKTRONIK

German company producing naval electronics, torpedoes, and sonar. Founded in 1902, headquartered in Bremen, Germany, specializes in seahake torpedoes, isus sonar.

Germany tier 1 supplier

Babcock International

BAB

British multinational aerospace, defence, and security company specialising in naval and nuclear support.

United Kingdom prime contractor

BAE Systems

BA.

British multinational defence, security, and aerospace company. One of the world's largest defence contractors.

United Kingdom prime contractor

BAE Systems AAV

US company providing amphibious assault vehicles.

United States subsidiary

BAE Systems Maritime

United Kingdom-based subsidiary, subsidiary of BAE Systems. Specializes in type 26, dreadnought, astute for defense and military applications.

United Kingdom subsidiary

BAE Systems Submarines

BAE Systems Submarines is a major prime contractor based in United Kingdom specializing in astute-class and dreadnought-class. Established in 1871, headquartered in Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom.

United Kingdom prime contractor

Bluefin Robotics

US manufacturer of autonomous underwater vehicles for defense survey, mine countermeasures, and ISR.

United States subsidiary

Cassidian Optronics

German company providing submarine optronics.

Germany subsidiary

Celsius

Swedish company producing torpedoes and underwater systems. Founded in 1880, headquartered in Motala, Sweden, specializes in torpedo 62, submarine systems.

Sweden tier 1 supplier

Claxton Engineering

Claxton provides offshore engineering, decommissioning, and marine services for naval operations.

United Kingdom private company

CSBC Corporation

Taiwanese shipbuilder constructing indigenous submarines and naval vessels. Founded in 1973, headquartered in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Taiwan prime contractor

CSIC

CSIC is a government agency based in China operating in the submarines sector. Established in 1999, headquartered in Beijing, China.

China government

CSSC

China State Shipbuilding Corporation, the world's largest shipbuilding conglomerate including naval vessels.

China government

CSSC Holdings

China-based state-owned. Specializes in naval ships, commercial, offshore for defense and military applications.

China government

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

South Korean shipbuilder with naval vessel programs. Founded in 1973, headquartered in Geoje, South Korea, specializes in submarines, amphibious ships.

South Korea prime contractor

Dalian Shipbuilding

Chinese shipbuilder constructing aircraft carriers and submarines. Founded in 1898, headquartered in Dalian, China, specializes in liaoning carrier, nuclear subs.

China prime contractor

DCNS - Naval Group

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Naval Group. Specializes in submarines, frigates, naval for defense and military applications.

France subsidiary

DCNS/Naval Group Americas

Naval Group Americas is the U.S. subsidiary of Naval Group, providing submarine and surface ship technology and support to the Americas.

United States subsidiary

DSME Defense

South Korea-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Daewoo Shipbuilding. Specializes in submarines, destroyers, naval for defense and military applications.

South Korea subsidiary

Electric Boat Defense

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of General Dynamics, founded in 1899. Specializes in virginia class, columbia class, submarines for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Fincantieri

FCT

Italian shipbuilding company and one of the world's largest naval vessel manufacturers.

Italy prime contractor

Fincantieri Naval Group

FCT

Italian company providing naval shipbuilding.

Italy company

Fincantieri Submarine Systems

FCT.MI

Italian company providing submarine design and systems integration.

Italy subsidiary

Fugro Defense

Netherlands-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Fugro. Specializes in survey, hydrographic, positioning for defense and military applications.

Netherlands subsidiary

General Dynamics

GD

American aerospace and defence corporation. Major builder of submarines, ships, land combat vehicles, and business jets.

United States prime contractor

General Dynamics Electric Boat

General Dynamics Electric Boat is a major prime contractor based in United States specializing in virginia-class and columbia-class ssbns. Established in 1899, headquartered in Groton, Connecticut.

United States prime contractor

Hanwha KAAV

South Korean company providing amphibious assault vehicles.

South Korea subsidiary

Hanwha Ocean

South Korean shipbuilder constructing submarines and naval vessels. Founded in 1973, headquartered in Geoje, South Korea, specializes in kss submarines, frigates.

South Korea prime contractor

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is a major prime contractor based in South Korea specializing in aegis destroyers and frigates. Established in 1972, headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea.

South Korea prime contractor

Hellenic Shipyards

Hellenic Shipyards builds and repairs naval vessels and submarines for the Hellenic Navy.

Greece government

Huntington Ingalls Industries

HII

America's largest military shipbuilder. Sole builder of US aircraft carriers and a primary submarine manufacturer.

United States prime contractor

Huntington Ingalls Newport News

HII

US company building nuclear submarines and carriers.

United States subsidiary

Huntington Ingalls Nuclear

Huntington Ingalls Nuclear is a major prime contractor based in United States specializing in aircraft carriers and submarines. Established in 2011, headquartered in Newport News, Virginia.

United States prime contractor

Japan Marine United

Japanese shipbuilder constructing destroyers, submarines, and naval vessels. Founded in 2013, headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, specializes in maya-class destroyers, submarines.

Japan prime contractor

JFD Defence

UK company providing submarine rescue systems, diving equipment, and hyperbaric systems.

United Kingdom subsidiary

Jörmungandr Submarine Systems

Scandinavian developer of submarine hulls and pressure vessel technology. Founded in 2007, headquartered in Malmo.

Sweden private company

Karachi Shipyard

Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works builds naval vessels, submarines, and provides ship repair services.

Pakistan government

Kawasaki Heavy Industries

7012

Japanese multinational corporation producing aircraft, helicopters, and ships for defence applications.

Japan prime contractor

Kawasaki Submarine Division

Kawasaki Submarine Division is a major prime contractor based in Japan specializing in soryu-class and taigei-class. Established in 1896, headquartered in Kobe, Japan.

Japan prime contractor

Kilo Submarine Technologies

Developer of submarine systems and underwater vehicle technology. Founded in 2002, headquartered in Gothenburg, specializes in submarine components, uuv systems.

Sweden private company

Kockums

Swedish shipbuilder constructing submarines and surface vessels. Founded in 1840, headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, specializes in a26 submarine, visby corvette.

Sweden prime contractor

Kraken Underwater Systems

Developer of autonomous underwater vehicles and mine countermeasures systems. Founded in 2012, headquartered in St. John's, specializes in auvs, mine hunting systems.

Canada private company

L3Harris Optronics Defense

US company providing optronics and mast systems for submarines.

United States subsidiary

MAN Energy Solutions

MAN Energy Solutions manufactures large diesel and gas engines, turbochargers, and propulsion systems for naval and commercial vessels.

Germany subsidiary

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

MAZDOCK

Indian shipbuilder producing warships and submarines. Founded in 1934, headquartered in Mumbai, India, specializes in scorpene submarines, destroyers.

India government

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

7011

Japanese multinational engineering and manufacturing company with significant defence operations including aircraft, ships, and missiles.

Japan prime contractor

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipbuilding

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipbuilding is a major prime contractor based in Japan specializing in destroyers and submarines. Established in 1857, headquartered in Nagasaki, Japan.

Japan prime contractor

Naval Group

French industrial group specializing in naval defence, particularly submarines and surface combatants.

France government

Navantia

Spanish state-owned shipbuilding company producing frigates, submarines, and amphibious ships.

Spain government

Navantia Defense

Spanish shipbuilder for naval vessels and submarines.

Spain government

OSK United Shipbuilding

Russian state-owned shipbuilding corporation encompassing major Russian shipyards.

Russia government

Praxis Engineering

US engineering firm specialising in sonar signal processing, acoustic systems design, and submarine combat system integration for the US Navy. Praxis Engineering provides SONAR algorithm development, acoustic modeling, and systems engineering for Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarine programs.

United States company

PT PAL Indonesia

Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder constructing naval vessels and submarines. Founded in 1980, headquartered in Surabaya, Indonesia, specializes in nagapasa submarines, pkr frigates.

Indonesia government

Rolls-Royce Submarines

British division designing and manufacturing nuclear submarine reactors. Founded in 1959, headquartered in Derby, United Kingdom, specializes in pwr3 reactor, nuclear propulsion.

United Kingdom tier 1 supplier

Saab

SAAB-B

Swedish aerospace and defence company. Manufacturer of the Gripen fighter jet and advanced radar systems.

Sweden prime contractor

Saab AB

SAAB-B.ST

Saab AB is a Swedish aerospace and defence company. They are best known for the Gripen multirole fighter and produce a wide range of military systems including submarines, surface combatants, radar systems, missiles, and combat management systems.

Sweden public company

Saab Kockums

Saab Kockums is a major prime contractor based in Sweden specializing in a26 submarine and visby corvette. Established in 1840, headquartered in Malmö, Sweden.

Sweden prime contractor

Safran Optics Submarine

French company providing submarine optronic masts.

France subsidiary

SAIC ACV

SAIC

US company providing amphibious combat vehicles.

United States subsidiary

Schottel

Schottel is a German manufacturer of ship propulsion systems including azimuth thrusters, rudder propellers, and transverse thrusters.

Germany private company

SeaBotix Defense

US manufacturer of compact remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) for military mine countermeasures, underwater inspection, and naval explosive ordnance disposal operations.

United States subsidiary

Sepson Winch

Canada-based company, founded in 1978. Specializes in winches, capstans, recovery for defense and military applications.

Canada company

Sevmash

Russian shipyard building nuclear-powered submarines and naval vessels. Founded in 1939, headquartered in Severodvinsk, Russia, specializes in borei ssbn, yasen ssgn.

Russia government

Singapore Technologies Marine

Singaporean shipbuilder constructing naval vessels. Founded in 1968, specializes in formidable frigates, lmv.

Singapore prime contractor

Sperry Marine

Sperry Marine provides navigation systems, bridge electronics, and automation for naval vessels.

United States subsidiary

ST Engineering Marine

ST Engineering Marine provides shipbuilding, ship repair, and naval systems for defense and commercial maritime customers.

Singapore subsidiary

STM

Turkish systems integrator and naval defence company. Founded in 1991, headquartered in Ankara, Turkey, specializes in milgem corvettes, type 214 submarine.

Turkey government

Teledyne Gavia

Icelandic manufacturer of modular autonomous underwater vehicles for military and commercial applications.

Iceland subsidiary

Teledyne Marine Defense

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies. Specializes in adcps, sonars, marine for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Thales Optronics Periscopes

UK company providing submarine periscopes and optronics.

United Kingdom subsidiary

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems

German shipbuilder constructing submarines and naval surface vessels. Founded in 1838, headquartered in Kiel, Germany, specializes in type 212/214 submarines, frigates.

Germany prime contractor

TKMS

German submarine and naval shipbuilder constructing submarines for Germany and allied navies.

Germany company

TKMS Submarine Systems

German company building conventional submarines.

Germany subsidiary

Trident Naval Architecture

Naval design firm specializing in warship and submarine design. Founded in 2001, headquartered in Bath, specializes in warship designs, submarine architecture.

United Kingdom private company

USC

United Shipbuilding Corporation, Russian naval shipbuilder. Founded in 2007, headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Russia, specializes in borei submarines, admiral gorshkov frigates.

Russia prime contractor

Volvo Penta Military

Volvo Penta provides marine engines and propulsion systems for military vessels.

Sweden subsidiary

Wartsila

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Wartsila is a Finnish corporation providing marine and energy solutions including ship engines, propulsion systems, and power plants.

Finland public company

WASS

Italian underwater systems company now part of Leonardo. Founded in 1875, headquartered in Livorno, Italy, specializes in black shark torpedo, mu90.

Italy tier 1 supplier