The Hai Kun (海鯤), the nation’s first indigenous defense submarine, yesterday began sea trials, sailing out of the Port of ...

The Hai Kun-class submarine is a class of attack submarines built by CSBC Corporation, Taiwan for the Republic of China Navy. The program is also known as the Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) ...

and Cheng Kung-class frigates, with additional air support to ensure a safe and successful trial. The Navy previously said the government remains committed to its goal of commissioning the submarine ...

Taiwan has started sea trials of its first domestically built submarine, as it upgrades its military capabilities to defend against a potential Chinese attack. The vessel is ...

The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has signed a contract with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to acquire two more Invincible-class submarines, growing its fleet to six from 2034 onwards. The ...

Taiwan’s navy currently has two working submarines, Swordfish-class vessels bought from the Netherlands in the 1980s. Over the same period, China has built itself one of the world’s largest ...

The Royal Navy currently operates nine submarines, including five Astute-class conventionally armed nuclear-powered attack vessels. The Astute class is Britain’s largest and most advanced fleet of ...

open image in gallery Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer and defence secretary John Healey visit a Vanguard-class submarine off the coast of Scotland (Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street) The plans ...

Submarines play a vital role in Taiwan's defense by offering the possibility of countering a Chinese blockade of the ...

Now that the U.S. Navy’s upcoming SSN(X)-class submarine program has been delayed to the early 2040s, the service’s existing fleet must ensure a lapse in sea power does not occur. The hefty ...