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Who is ahead in submarine power, how many does Iran have?
In the modern world, military superiority is not only determined in the air or on land, but also at sea. For this reason, militarily powerful countries have paid special attention to the modernization of their navies. One of the features of a modern and advanced navies is submarines. Global Firepower, a website that publishes rankings of countries in the world every year in terms of military capability, says that 42 countries in the world have submarines in 2025. The United States, Russia, and China have the most of them. Let’s take a look at which 10 countries have the most submarines, according to the website. The United States is far ahead of other countries in the world in terms of military capability. Currently, the United States also has the most powerful navy in the world. From nuclear-powered, state-of-the-art aircraft carriers to submarines, what is not in the US fleet? Global Firepower said that in 2025, the US fleet will have 70 submarines.
Who is ahead in submarine power, how many does Iran have?
Starting from international politics to military capability – Russia is one of the biggest rivals of the United States in various areas. The Russians have been engaged in a fierce military competition with the United States since the former Soviet Union. The main source of Russia’s naval power is their small but fast warships, corvettes and submarines. Global Firepower said that in 2025, there were 63 submarines in the Russian fleet. China is the most advanced among Asian countries in military capabilities. The strength of China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has also grown rapidly in the past few decades. Global Firepower said that the number of submarines in China’s fleet this year was 61. Iran is well ahead in military capabilities among Middle Eastern countries. The Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important waterway for world trade, is located right next to Iran. Iran attaches special importance to naval capabilities for the security of the Strait of Hormuz. The country’s fleet now has 25 submarines.
