Tag: SSK
Japan launches fourth and updated Taigei SSK
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has launched the fourth Taigei-class diesel-electric submarine (SSK) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) during a ceremony at the...
Taiwan unveils first locally built submarine
Taiwan has unveiled its first indigenously developed submarine, which has been built by local shipbuilder CSBC Corporation and will eventually enter service with the...
Singapore navy’s first Type 218SG submarine arrives home, local trials to...
The first of four Type 218SG Invincible-class diesel-electric submarines (SSKs) procured for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has arrived at its home port...
Babcock and HHI partners for Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
Babcock Canada has signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement with South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to collaborate on the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project...
South Korean navy takes delivery of second KSS-III SSK
The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) has received its second 3,000 tonne KSS-III diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) ROKS Ahn Mu during a ceremony held...
JMSDF commissions second Taigei-class submarine
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commissioned its second Taigei-class diesel-electric submarine (SSK), the service announced on its social media account on 20...
Submarine Status
Operating submarines can enhance the reputation of the naval force employing them, but they should be properly funded and not just for show.
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India’s MDL pushes out final Kalvari-class submarine
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has launched the sixth and final licence-built Project-75(I) Kalvari (Scorpène)-class diesel-electric attack submarines (SSKs) on order for the Indian...
Australia’s Nuke Sub Gamble
With the selection made to go nuclear, the next question is from where, and which type? Is this the wrong time for a long...
Taiwanese submarine development programme reaches key milestone
Taiwanese shipyard CSBC Corporation has reportedly laid the keel of first indigenous diesel-electric submarine (SSK) under construction for the Republic of China Navy (RoCN)...
