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Soryu-class submarine
![Australia's Submarine Deal: Why France Won and Why Australia-Japan Ties Will Be OK Australia's Submarine Deal: Why France Won and Why Australia-Japan Ties Will Be OK](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-04-26_17-38-46.jpg)
Australia's Submarine Deal: Why France Won and Why Australia-Japan Ties Will Be OK
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat's defense editors discuss Australia's recent Collins-class replacement decision.
![What Japan Can Learn From Australia’s Submarine Decision What Japan Can Learn From Australia’s Submarine Decision](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-07-07_18-47-17.jpg)
What Japan Can Learn From Australia’s Submarine Decision
By Yuki Tatsumi
If Japan's next overseas defense bid is to succeed, Tokyo needs to make some changes.
![How Will Australia Choose Its Next Submarine Builder? How Will Australia Choose Its Next Submarine Builder?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-28_13-48-27.jpg)
How Will Australia Choose Its Next Submarine Builder?
By Mina Pollmann
As France, Germany, and Japan promote their bids, a look at Australia's wishlist for its next submarine class.
![Australia’s Submarines: The US Option Australia’s Submarines: The US Option](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-01_08-12-24.jpg)
Australia’s Submarines: The US Option
By David Hamon and Christine M. Leah
Why leasing U.S. boats might be Canberra’s best option.
![Australia Wants Japanese Sub Propulsion Australia Wants Japanese Sub Propulsion](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-11-20_07-17-01.jpg)
Australia Wants Japanese Sub Propulsion
By Clint Richards
Size, technology and stealth are proving too great a draw for Canberra.
![Australia’s Delicate Soryu-Sub Balancing Act Australia’s Delicate Soryu-Sub Balancing Act](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-10-29_05-33-41.jpg)
Australia’s Delicate Soryu-Sub Balancing Act
By Clint Richards
The fine line between defense partnerships and alliances must be managed carefully.
![Submarines: The Value of Option B Submarines: The Value of Option B](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-10-04_23-05-45.jpg)
Submarines: The Value of Option B
By Mark Thomson
Australia appears to be leaning in favor of the Soryu-class sub. But what if that doesn't work out?
![Australia May Buy ‘Off-The-Shelf’ Japanese Subs Australia May Buy ‘Off-The-Shelf’ Japanese Subs](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-09-03_04-32-34.jpg)
Australia May Buy ‘Off-The-Shelf’ Japanese Subs
By Clint Richards
Although a risky sale in Australia, the benefits may be too great for either side to pass up.
![Australia and Japan to Ink Submarine Deal Australia and Japan to Ink Submarine Deal](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-07-07_18-47-17.jpg)
Australia and Japan to Ink Submarine Deal
By Zachary Keck
Prime Ministers Shinzo Abe and Tony Abbott will sign an agreement to open up cooperation on producing submarines.
![Abe Gets a Boost for Article 9 Rewrite Abe Gets a Boost for Article 9 Rewrite](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-06-13_13-14-39.jpg)
Abe Gets a Boost for Article 9 Rewrite
By Clint Richards
Coalition partner New Komeito and regional allies show support for more involvement in regional security.
![Abe’s Attempt to Corner China Through Diplomacy Abe’s Attempt to Corner China Through Diplomacy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-05-30_14-10-26.jpg)
Abe’s Attempt to Corner China Through Diplomacy
By Clint Richards
Japan is reaching out to Southeast Asia and seeking to control the discourse around its new security policy.
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