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Submarines helped cripple the Japanese economy late in World War II, he added, and the British used blockades centuries ago to flex their economic might.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The company in January struck a franchise agreement with JM Submarines, led by Cancro, to open 400 stores in the U.K. and Ireland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The latest payment is in addition to Aus$2.4 billion Australia is paying over 10 years to expand the production capacity of Rolls-Royce Submarines, the government said.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Submarines already rely on atomic clocks while submerged, but existing clocks drift over time, forcing vessels to surface after weeks to confirm their position.

From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026

Submarines appear in the English Channel, in green.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood