Distribution submarines
1
very high
> 10
2
high
10 - 5
3
medium
5 - 3
4
low
3 - 0
5
very low
0
0
no data available
1
very high
> 10
2
high
10 - 5
3
medium
5 - 3
4
low
3 - 0
5
very low
0
0
no data available
1
very high
> 10
2
high
10 - 5
3
medium
5 - 3
4
low
3 - 0
5
very low
0
0
no data available

This map layer shows the number of submarines per country, classed into five categories, for the year 2016.

Submarines are used in battle, for deterrence, reconnaissance and supply. Depending on their use, submarines differ in their drive type, size and weapons. Nuclear-powered submarines can stay some months below water due to their self-sufficient energy supply; other drive types are very quiet and thus allows submarines to remain undetected for longer.

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Submarines in national armies, top 5

This figure shows the five countries with the largest holdings of submarines in their national armies for the year 2017.

Sources: IISS 2018

Deutsche U-Bootlieferungen
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German submarine exports

German shipyards are world champions in exporting conventional submarines. No country has ever sold more submarines to other countries than Germany has. So far, more than 120 have been sold to 17 countries on four continents.

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