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Kilo-Class Submarines
![India Transfers Myanmar’s First Submarine Amid Tensions with China India Transfers Myanmar’s First Submarine Amid Tensions with China](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-10-27-3.jpg)
India Transfers Myanmar’s First Submarine Amid Tensions with China
By Blake Herzinger
The submarine acquisition fulfills a long-held ambition of the Myanmar Navy, but could prove costly in the long run.
![‘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.
![Vietnam Now World’s Eighth Largest Arms Importer Vietnam Now World’s Eighth Largest Arms Importer](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sizes/thumbnail/3116_52438f9a32e9a.jpg)
Vietnam Now World’s Eighth Largest Arms Importer
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Hanoi emerges as one of the globe’s top importers amid regional tensions.
![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.
![Vietnam Gets Fifth Submarine from Russia Vietnam Gets Fifth Submarine from Russia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sizes/thumbnail/3116_52438f9a32e9a.jpg)
Vietnam Gets Fifth Submarine from Russia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Another one of Hanoi’s six Kilo-class subs arrives.
![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.
![Indonesia to Buy New Submarines from Russia Indonesia to Buy New Submarines from Russia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sizes/thumbnail/3116_52438f9a32e9a.jpg)
Indonesia to Buy New Submarines from Russia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Officials remain bullish about purchase in spite of budget cuts.
![Vietnam Commissions Two New Subs Capable of Attacking China Vietnam Commissions Two New Subs Capable of Attacking China](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sizes/thumbnail/3116_52438f9a32e9a.jpg)
Vietnam Commissions Two New Subs Capable of Attacking China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Armed with land-attack cruise missiles, these two new vessels could cause major headaches for China's naval forces.
![Vietnam Gets Fourth Submarine from Russia amid South China Sea Tensions Vietnam Gets Fourth Submarine from Russia amid South China Sea Tensions](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sizes/thumbnail/3116_52438f9a32e9a.jpg)
Vietnam Gets Fourth Submarine from Russia amid South China Sea Tensions
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Another one of Hanoi’s Kilo-class subs arrives.
![Vietnam’s Navy Adds 2 Russian-Design Missile Ships Vietnam’s Navy Adds 2 Russian-Design Missile Ships](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-07_20-53-26.jpg)
Vietnam’s Navy Adds 2 Russian-Design Missile Ships
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Hanoi’s maritime capabilities get another boost.
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Vietnam Buys Deadly New Missiles Capable of Hitting China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Hanoi is the first Southeast Asian nation arming its submarines with land attack cruise missiles.
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Can Vietnam’s Maritime Strategy Counter China?
By Carl Thayer
Just how developed and credible is Vietnam's counter-intervention strategy?
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