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Vietnamese Kilo Submarine
![‘Black Holes’ in the South China Sea: Vietnam Commissions 2 New Attack Submarines ‘Black Holes’ in the South China Sea: Vietnam Commissions 2 New Attack Submarines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-02-28_15-52-19.jpg)
‘Black Holes’ in the South China Sea: Vietnam Commissions 2 New Attack Submarines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Vietnamese Navy commissioned the last two of six Russian-made diesel electric attack submarines this week.
![How Will New Subs Affect Vietnam's South China Sea Strategy? How Will New Subs Affect Vietnam's South China Sea Strategy?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sizes/thumbnail/3116_52438f9a32e9a.jpg)
How Will New Subs Affect Vietnam's South China Sea Strategy?
By Nam Nguyen
New subs might not be enough for Vietnam to defend its South China Sea claims.
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Vietnam Gets Fifth Submarine from Russia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Another one of Hanoi’s six Kilo-class subs arrives.
![Vietnam to Get Fifth Kilo Submarine from Russia in Early 2016 Vietnam to Get Fifth Kilo Submarine from Russia in Early 2016](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sizes/thumbnail/3116_52438f9a32e9a.jpg)
Vietnam to Get Fifth Kilo Submarine from Russia in Early 2016
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Another one of Hanoi’s Kilo-class subs is expected to arrive soon.
![Vietnam Commissions Two New Subs Capable of Attacking China Vietnam Commissions Two New Subs Capable of Attacking China](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sizes/thumbnail/3116_52438f9a32e9a.jpg)
Vietnam Commissions Two New Subs Capable of Attacking China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Armed with land-attack cruise missiles, these two new vessels could cause major headaches for China's naval forces.
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