Tag: submarine
Taiwan reports progress on indigenous submarine construction
The executive branch of the Taiwanese government, the Executive Yuan, has revealed in a policy report released late January that the integration of pressure...
Japan launches second Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine
Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has launched the second Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK), Hakugei (SS 514), ordered for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense...
EDITOR’S BUNKER BRIEFING (29 September 2021, No.70)
Dear Readers,
THEY DON’T MAKE ‘EM LIKE THEY USED TO…
One can’t help but being amazed that the venerable Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bomber will have its...
Regional countries react to AUKUS and Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine ambition
Southeast Asian countries have raised concerns that Canberra’s decision to develop and procure eight nuclear-powered submarines under a trilateral security partnership with the United...
South Korea commissions first SLBM-capable KSS-III-class submarine
The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) has commissioned its first locally made, submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM)-capable diesel-electric attack submarine at the facilities of Daewoo...
Women supported to start new careers in welding under skills plan...
Naval Group Australia has developed a new program which aims to boost female participation in the Attack Class submarine project by offering work-ready skills...
Missing Indonesian submarine declared sunk, human error ruled out
KRI Nanggala, an Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) Cakra-class diesel-electric submarine (SSK) that was reported missing in the Bali Sea on 21 April, has been found...
Indonesian navy receives first locally assembled submarine
The Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) received its third Nagapasa (Type 209/1400)-class diesel-electric submarine (SSK) at state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL’s facility in Surabaya on 17 March.
The...
Japanese submarine collides with commercial ship
A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Soryu-class diesel-electric submarine (SSK) collided with a commercial ship whilst surfacing in waters off southwestern Japan on 8...
Australia selects Thales UK to supply outboard flank sonar for future...
Thales UK has been selected to supply its advanced sonar technology for Australia’s Attack-class diesel-electric submarine development programme, Defence Minister Linda Reynolds announced in...
