The sub will be armed with U.S.-made Mark 48 heavyweight torpedoes. Taiwan’s Navy hopes to eventually field a fleet of eight of the new submarines, deploying at least two by the end of 2027.

Submarines play a vital role in Taiwan's defense by offering the possibility of countering a Chinese blockade of the ...

After undergoing several sea trials, Taiwan’s first indigenous defense submarine, the SS-711 Hai Kun (海鯤, or Narwhal) is set complete all of its sea acceptance tests by Sept. 30 and be delivered in ...

The island plans to start introducing sea drones to its naval forces this year as part of preparations for what it sees as a ...

This picture taken and released by Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA) on June 17, 2025 shows the Hai Kun class submarine, Taiwan’s first domestically built submarine, carrying out first tests ...

Taiwan completed the maiden sea trial for its first domestically developed submarine on Tuesday, a major step in a project aimed at strengthening deterrence against the Chinese navy and protecting ...

TAIPEI--Taiwan completed the maiden sea trial for its first domestically developed submarine on Tuesday, a major step in a project aimed at strengthening deterrence against the Chinese navy and ...

TAIPEI, June 18 — Taiwan has started sea trials of its first domestically built submarine, as it upgrades its military capabilities to defend against a potential Chinese attack. The vessel is part of ...