Published 09/28/2023 10:16:01 a.m.

Taiwan unveils first homegrown submarine amid china tensions

Summary by Ground News

Taiwan unveiled its first indigenous defense submarine, "Narwhal," on Thursday in the southern port city of Kaohsiung. Island's leader Tsai Ing-wen described it as a milestone in "defense independence" amid cross-strait tensions. The sub will undergo testing at sea starting in October and is expected to be delivered to the navy by late 2024.

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The Telegraph

Taiwan unveils its first homemade submarine

The island is bolstering and modernising its defence forces in the face of China’s persistent threats that it may invade

09/28/2023 10:43:10 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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News

Taiwan unveils first homegrown submarine amid china tensions

Taiwan has plans to build eight submarines, which will be a key part of the island’s strategy of deterrence.

09/28/2023 8:40:29 p.m.

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The Mercury

Taiwan unveils first homegrown submarine amid china tensions

Taiwan has plans to build eight submarines, which will be a key part of the island’s strategy of deterrence.

09/28/2023 8:17:27 p.m.·Hobart, Australia

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Kyodo News+

Taiwan unveils 1st indigenous submarine amid cross-strait tensions

Taiwan unveiled its first indigenous defense submarine, "Narwhal," on Thursday in the southern port city of Kaohsiung, in what the island's leader Tsai Ing-wen described as a milestone in "defense independence" amid cross-strait tensions.

09/28/2023 10:09:45 a.m.·Japan

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La Prensa Latina Media

Taiwan unveils first indigenous naval submarine amid tensions with China - La Prensa Latina Media

Beijing, Sep 28 (EFE).- Taiwan on Thursday unveiled its first domestically developed submarine, part of a program to modernize the island’s armed forces as tensions have peaked with China. Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said in a speech in the southern city of Kaohsiung, where the submarine was displayed, that the vessel would be part of efforts to “protect Taiwan,” state news agency CNA reported. In 2016, Tsai had launched a plan to build eig…

09/28/2023 10:16:01 a.m.

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