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

By Franz-Stefan Gady

March 15, 2018

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

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November 09, 2017

Japan Launches 10th Advanced High-Tech Attack Sub

The new diesel-electric attack submarine is expected to be commissioned into the Maritime Self-Defense Force in 2019.

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Japan Launches 10th Advanced High-Tech Attack Sub

March 16, 2017

Japan Commissions New Attack Submarine

The new super quiet diesel electric attack submarine was handed over to the Japanese navy this week.

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Japan Commissions New Attack Submarine

April 21, 2016

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

The Australian government has allegedly ruled out Japan's sub bid, according to an Australian media report.

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

April 20, 2016

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

Nichi Gou Trident produces a notable first.

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

March 16, 2016

Japan Commissions New Stealth Attack Submarine

The new diesel-electric attack submarine was handed over to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force last week.

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Japan Commissions New Stealth Attack Submarine

March 11, 2016

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

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

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

October 07, 2015

Japan to Offer Australia Its Top-Secret Submarine Technology

Tokyo has disclosed additional details of its offer to replace the Royal Australian Navy's Collins-class subs.

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Japan to Offer Australia Its Top-Secret Submarine Technology

May 22, 2015

Japan Approves Disclosing Secret Sub Info to Australia

The game is on! Japan officially announces that it will bid for a contract to build 12 submarines in Australia.

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Japan Approves Disclosing Secret Sub Info to Australia

May 15, 2015

How Japan Plans to Conquer the Global Arms Market

Tokyo's first arms exhibition in decades illustrates its ambitions to become a global supplier of military hardware.

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How Japan Plans to Conquer the Global Arms Market

May 07, 2015

Tokyo's Subs Might Not Be Best Option for Australia

Despite sharing classified data, the Australian submariner community remains skeptical of the Soryu-class submarines.

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Tokyo's Subs Might Not Be Best Option for Australia

March 31, 2015

Will Japanese Subs Be Built in Australia?

Remarks by a retired Japanese Vice Admiral could be a "game changer" in the race for Australia's biggest-ever arms deal.

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Will Japanese Subs Be Built in Australia?

March 13, 2015

Will the United States Help Taiwan Build Submarines?

The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee is visiting Taipei to discuss technical aid for domestic submarines.

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Will the United States Help Taiwan Build Submarines?

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