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Japan Launches New Submarine Class

Japan Launches New Submarine Class

By Steven Stashwick
JS Taigei is first of a larger, quieter class to face increasingly assertive Chinese warships.

Japan’s First Soryu-Class Attack Sub Fitted With Lithium-Ion Batteries Arrives at Homeport

Japan’s First Soryu-Class Attack Sub Fitted With Lithium-Ion Batteries Arrives at Homeport

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new attack submarine arrived at a Japanese naval base in Kure in southwestern Japan on April 7.
Japan Launches Second Soryu-Class Attack Sub Fitted With Lithium-Ion Batteries

Japan Launches Second Soryu-Class Attack Sub Fitted With Lithium-Ion Batteries

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Toryu is the final boat of the Soryu-class of diesel-electric submarines and will be commissioned in 2021.

Japan Commissions 10th Soryu-Class Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine

Japan Commissions 10th Soryu-Class Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force’s newest diesel-electric attack submarine was commissioned on March 18.

Japan to Commission 10th Soryu-Class Attack Sub This Month

Japan to Commission 10th Soryu-Class Attack Sub This Month

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's latest diesel-electric attack submarine will be commissioned on March 18.

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Japan Commissions One of the World's Most Advanced Attack Subs

Japan Commissions One of the World's Most Advanced Attack Subs

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The latest boat of Japan’s most advanced class of diesel-electric attack subs was commissioned earlier this week.

Japan Launches 10th Advanced High-Tech Attack Sub

Japan Launches 10th Advanced High-Tech Attack Sub

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new diesel-electric attack submarine is expected to be commissioned into the Maritime Self-Defense Force in 2019.
Japan Commissions New Attack Submarine

Japan Commissions New Attack Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new super quiet diesel electric attack submarine was handed over to the Japanese navy this week.

Did Japan Just Lose the Bid to Build Australia's New Subs?

Did Japan Just Lose the Bid to Build Australia's New Subs?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Australian government has allegedly ruled out Japan's sub bid, according to an Australian media report.

Japanese Submarine Enters Australia’s Waters for First Time Since WWII for Drills

Japanese Submarine Enters Australia’s Waters for First Time Since WWII for Drills

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Nichi Gou Trident produces a notable first.

Japan Commissions New Stealth Attack Submarine

Japan Commissions New Stealth Attack Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new diesel-electric attack submarine was handed over to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force last week.
Japan’s Deadliest Sub to Join Australia’s Navy in Military Drill

Japan’s Deadliest Sub to Join Australia’s Navy in Military Drill

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Is Tokyo showcasing its high-tech submarine to boost its chances to win a major defense contract in Australia?

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