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Submarines
Confirmed: Chinese Submarines Will Be Built in Karachi
By Ankit Panda
Four of China's eight Yuan-class submarines for Pakistan will be built in Karachi.
China’s Nuclear Submarine Distraction
By Robert Potter
Appearing to be powerful can sometimes distract from building the capability that generates power.
North Korea Is Deploying Largest Submarine Fleet Since Korean War
By Franz-Stefan Gady
About 70 percent of Pyongyang’s submarines have left their homeports and are nowhere to be found.
Failure to Communicate: Will Japan Fall Behind on Australia's Collins-replacement Contract?
By Ankit Panda
Japan has the finest product on offering, but savvy PR pitches from its French and German competitors may edge it out.
This Could Be China's Biggest Defense Deal Yet
By Ankit Panda
Plus, trouble in the Kuril Islands again, a new intelligence war, and more. Weekend links.
China's Navy Just Got Better at Detecting and Taking Out Submarines
By Ankit Panda
With the commissioning of the Gaoxin-6, the PLAN's anti-submarine warfare capabilities receive a major boost.
With Fourth 'Submarine-Killer' Corvette, China Makes ASW Headway
By Ankit Panda
China just commissioned its fourth "submarine-killer" corvette. ASW's rising on the PLAN's list of priorities.
A First: Japan Will Share Classified Submarine Technical Data With Australia
By Ankit Panda
Japan will grant Australia access to classified data regarding the performance of its Soryu-class subs.
Will India Lease Another Russian Nuclear Submarine?
By Ankit Panda
India may lease another nuclear submarine from Russia.
China's Navy to Send More Ships to the Indian Ocean
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Recent reports of PLAN naval movements have many analysts worried.
The Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam Race to South China Sea Defense Modernization
By Carl Thayer
Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam are all striving to bolster their maritime capabilities.
Explaining Southeast Asia’s Force Buildup
By Matthew Ribar
Balancing alone does not explain the build-up of conventional military assets in Southeast Asia.