ABSTRACT In a world where the depths of the oceans have become theaters of strategic competition, the silent power of submarines holds more sway than ever. This research embarks on a detailed and uncompromising exploration of Russia’s diesel-electric submarine programs—primarily the enduring Kilo-class and its intended successor, the Lada-class—situating them within the broader framework of … Leggi tutto The Russian Navy’s Kilo-Class and Lada-Class Submarines: Technological Evolution, Strategic Implications and Global Naval Dynamics in 2025