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Submarines
The Philippine Navy’s Submarine Quest
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
How realistic are plans for the Philippines to acquire submarines?
North Korea’s Asymmetric Submarine Doctrine
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
While North Korean submarines may be technologically dated, its access denial strategy can still be effective.
Submarine Modernization in East Asia
By Michael Raska
Countries around the region are upgrading their submarine fleets.
Full-Spectrum Anti-Submarine Warfare
By James R. Holmes
By shifting its outlook on undersea combat, the U.S. Navy can restore that competitive dimension of war at sea.
North Korea Fields New Helicopter-Carrying Frigates
By Zachary Keck
The two new vessels are largest surface combatants constructed by North Korea in 25 years.
China’s Underwater A2/AD Strategy
By Harry Kazianis
New research suggests China is deploying a fixed ocean-floor acoustic arrays system for anti-submarine warfare.
Why Taiwan Wants Submarines
By James R. Holmes
There is good strategic logic to Taiwan’s decision to build diesel subs. Execution is a different story.
US to Help Taiwan Build Attack Submarines
By Zachary Keck
Taiwan’s defense chief has confirmed that Washington will help Taipei build diesel-electric attack submarines (SSK).
Russia May Sell China New Advanced Submarines
By Zachary Keck
Russia has announced it will build a new fifth generation, Kalina-class submarine. Will Moscow sell them to China?
US Navy Explores Sub-Launched Hypersonic Missiles
By Zachary Keck
The Navy is exploring the feasibility of sub-launched hypersonic missiles for conventional prompt global strike program.
Submarines in Southeast Asia: Proliferation, Not a Race
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
ASEAN countries are looking to bolster their submarine fleets, but this is not an arms race.
Southeast Asian States Deploy Conventional Submarines
By Carl Thayer
Southeast Asian states continue to procure submarines for a variety of strategic goals.