‘Hai Kun’ Submarine Begins Sea Trials

Taiwan begins sea trials of first locally built submarine amid tensions with China

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 a submarine programme launched in 2016 that aims to deliver a fleet of eight vessels. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has threatened to use force to annex the self-ruled island, which insists it is a sovereign nation and not subordi…

‘Hai Kun’ submarine begins sea trials

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Taiwan Completes Sea Trial For 1st Indigenous Submarine In Big Defence Move

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 vital sea lanes in the event of war.

Taiwan completes first sea trial for domestically made submarine in defence milestone

Taiwan’s CSBC Corp is leading construction of what is eventually planned to be eight submarines. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Sea trials begin for Taiwan's indigenous defense submarine prototype - Focus Taiwan

Kaohsiung, June 17 (CNA) Taiwan's first indigenous defense submarine the Narwhal began sea trials Tuesday as it sailed out of the Port of Kaohsiung, according to a military source.