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Asia submarine race
![Is the Philippines Moving Closer to New Submarines Under Duterte? Is the Philippines Moving Closer to New Submarines Under Duterte?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-11_15-50-03.jpg)
Is the Philippines Moving Closer to New Submarines Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though the idea continues to be under consideration, the gap between aspiration and reality remains wide.
![What the Arrival of Indonesia’s Second South Korea-Built Submarine Means What the Arrival of Indonesia’s Second South Korea-Built Submarine Means](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-11_15-50-03.jpg)
What the Arrival of Indonesia’s Second South Korea-Built Submarine Means
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development has put the spotlight on Jakarta’s capabilities and its relationship with Seoul in the defense realm.
![What’s Next for Indonesia’s Submarine Fleet? What’s Next for Indonesia’s Submarine Fleet?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-11_15-50-03.jpg)
What’s Next for Indonesia’s Submarine Fleet?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite some continued advances, Jakarta remains woefully underequipped.
![Where Is Singapore’s New Underwater Naval Protocol? Where Is Singapore’s New Underwater Naval Protocol?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-singapore-navy-chief.jpg)
Where Is Singapore’s New Underwater Naval Protocol?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at where efforts to extend CUES to the undersea domain lie.
![Singapore Launches World’s First Submarine Safety Portal Singapore Launches World’s First Submarine Safety Portal](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-singapore-navy-chief.jpg)
Singapore Launches World’s First Submarine Safety Portal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new Submarine Safety Information Portal shows Singapore's emphasis on cooperation in the undersea domain.
![Singapore to Boost Submarine Fleet Singapore to Boost Submarine Fleet](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-singapore-submarine.jpg)
Singapore to Boost Submarine Fleet
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Move represents the latest step the city-state is taking to boost its maritime capabilities.
![‘Black Holes’ in the South China Sea: Vietnam Commissions 2 New Attack Submarines ‘Black Holes’ in the South China Sea: Vietnam Commissions 2 New Attack Submarines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-02-28_15-52-19.jpg)
‘Black Holes’ in the South China Sea: Vietnam Commissions 2 New Attack Submarines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Vietnamese Navy commissioned the last two of six Russian-made diesel electric attack submarines this week.
![Singapore Wants New Rules to Defuse Asia’s Tensions Singapore Wants New Rules to Defuse Asia’s Tensions](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-12-08_17-10-19.jpg)
Singapore Wants New Rules to Defuse Asia’s Tensions
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The city-state’s defense minister outlines some steps the region can take to lower tensions and reduce risks of miscalculation.
![How Will New Subs Affect Vietnam's South China Sea Strategy? How Will New Subs Affect Vietnam's South China Sea Strategy?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sizes/thumbnail/3116_52438f9a32e9a.jpg)
How Will New Subs Affect Vietnam's South China Sea Strategy?
By Nam Nguyen
New subs might not be enough for Vietnam to defend its South China Sea claims.
![Indonesia Still Mulling New Submarine Purchase Indonesia Still Mulling New Submarine Purchase](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sizes/thumbnail/3116_52438f9a32e9a.jpg)
Indonesia Still Mulling New Submarine Purchase
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Which submarine type will Jakarta end up buying?
![Vietnam to Get Fifth Kilo Submarine from Russia in Early 2016 Vietnam to Get Fifth Kilo Submarine from Russia in Early 2016](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sizes/thumbnail/3116_52438f9a32e9a.jpg)
Vietnam to Get Fifth Kilo Submarine from Russia in Early 2016
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Another one of Hanoi’s Kilo-class subs is expected to arrive soon.
![Singapore Deploys Submarine to Naval Exercise With Thailand Singapore Deploys Submarine to Naval Exercise With Thailand](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-12_19-47-43.jpg)
Singapore Deploys Submarine to Naval Exercise With Thailand
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Exercise Singsiam sees a couple of notable firsts this year.
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