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Soryu-class diesel-electric submarine
![Japan Launches New Submarine Class Japan Launches New Submarine Class](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-10-15-6.jpg)
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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-04-08.png)
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.
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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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-p1741571.jpg)
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.
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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
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The latest boat of Japan’s most advanced class of diesel-electric attack subs was commissioned earlier this week.
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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.
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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?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-07-07_18-47-17.jpg)
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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-07-07_18-47-17.jpg)
Japanese Submarine Enters Australia’s Waters for First Time Since WWII for Drills
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Nichi Gou Trident produces a notable first.
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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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-07-07_18-47-17.jpg)
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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