The Hai Kun-class submarine is a class of attack submarines built by CSBC Corporation, Taiwan for the Republic of China Navy.

The Hai Kun underwent tests in the port from Saturday to Monday focused on fine-tuning its propulsion system, they added. The submarine would be heavily guarded during sea trials, with the navy ...

Since its unveiling in September 2023, the Hai Kun has been docked at Kaohsiung Harbor. Taking the submarine out to sea in the Taiwan Strait will be a crucial test of its capabilities. Taiwan ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s indigenous submarine, the Hai Kun, will begin tests for seaworthiness on May 12. The sea tests for the new Hai Kun-class submarine were originally expected to be ...

Multiple reports to the US Congress have said the country’s submarine industry continues to build just one Virginia-class boat a year – well under the 2.3 a year needed for the US to meet its ...

Inspired by the Dutch Zwaardvis -class submarine, the Hai Kun has a hybrid single/double-hull structure. The submarine itself is a mid-sized platform specifically tailored for operating in shallow ...

Sea acceptance testing of locally built submarine prototype is on schedule, Taiwan’s defence ministry says, rejects reports of delays Reading Time:3 minutes Why you can trust SCMP 15 Lawrence ...

In February 2024, Taiwan launched its first locally built submarine, the Hai Kun. The diesel-electric attack submarine is the first of eight planned for the next decade.

Taipei Launches New Attack Submarine-class Taiwanese submarine Hai Kun (SS-711). CSBC Photo The first of Taiwan’s long-awaited class of domestically-produced attack boats was launched in February.

The Virginia-class submarine is the US Navy's newest class of submarine, gradually replacing the Los Angeles-class subs as they retire. There are a great many advancements the Virginia-class has ...

The highest-profile of them was Taiwan’s first Hai Kun-class submarine. After its unveiling in September, it underwent harbor acceptance testing until late February, when it was launched for sea ...