The National Interest on MSN16d
Taiwan’s Hai Kun Diesel-Electric Submarine Could Deter China. Here’s Why It Won’t.
Taiwan is absolutely right in recognizing the need for indigenously built submarines. But they’ve dropped the ball when it comes to implementation of that need.
Sub Brief on MSN17d
Why Is Taiwan Building Its Own Submarines Now?
The Hai Kun-class submarine is a class of attack submarines built by CSBC Corporation, Taiwan for the Republic of China Navy. The program is also known as the Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) ...
scmp.com17d
First Taiwan-made submarine Hai Kun on track for April sea trials, defence ministry says
Taiwan’s defence ministry confirmed on Tuesday that the submarine, named Hai Kun, or Narwhal, will proceed with the sea trials as scheduled, dismissing concerns about delays in earlier phases of ...
The Taipei Times15d
Submarine moved amid testing
The Hai Kun-class submarine was moved to Dock No. 91 of the Port of Kaohsiung ... The Hai Kun program of attack submarines has become symbolic of Taiwan’s efforts to build asymmetric capabilities to ...
朝日新聞社1y
Taiwan launches its first domestically made submarine for testing
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan--Taiwan's president launched ... begin tests in the harbor before heading to the ocean. The submarine is named Hai Kun after a fish in Chinese mythology called kun with legendary ...
Webindia 12317d
"No power supply problems," Taiwan says first indigenous submarine to begin sea tests soon
Taiwan will begin sea acceptance testing (SAT) of its first locally built submarine prototype named Hai Kun or Narwhal in April this year as per schedule Taiwan News has reported. The local news ...
The Diplomat8y
Hai Lung-class
The U.S. Department of State has approved U.S. defense contractors to sell licenses for submarine technology to Taiwan. The U.S. government approved the sale of MK-48 heavyweight torpedoes to ...
The Diplomat5y
Taiwan Overall Defense Concept (ODC)
Taiwan’s first domestically built submarine, the Hai Kun, is a significant technical achievement, but will only modestly contribute to the island’s defense. As the U.S. urges Taiwan to adopt a ...
The National Interest17d
Taiwan’s Hai Kun Diesel-Electric Submarine Could Deter China. Here’s Why It Won’t.
Taiwan is absolutely right in ... have developed is their small but useful submarine force. In 2022, the Taiwanese Navy launched the Hai Kun (SS-711), an indigenously built diesel-electric attack ...
The Star1y
Taiwan launches the island's first domestically made submarine for testing
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AP): Taiwan's president launched ... tests in the harbour before heading to the ocean. The submarine is named Hai Kun after a fish in Chinese mythology called kun with legendary ...
The Tribune17d
"No power supply problems," Taiwan says first indigenous submarine to begin sea tests soon
Taiwan's domestic submarine is aimed at bolstering undersea combat capabilities of the island amidst Chinese military pressure and escalating tensions with Beijing. China continues its aggressive ...