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Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Taiwan starts sea tests of first domestically built submarine
Representative AI image Taipei, Jun 18, 2025 -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 subordinate to Beijing. Shipbuilder CSBC Corp said Tuesday that sea trials of the submarine began in the southern port of Kaohsiung on Saturday, nearly two years after the vessel was unveiled. The submarine successfully wrapped up the trial -- the first of three stages -- on Tuesday with a "floating navigation test", the company said in a statement. "CSBC Corporation will continue, based on the test results, to adjust and improve each system, and proceed to the next phase of submerged navigation tests," the company said. The submarine measures 80 metres (262 feet) in length, has a displacement weight of about 2,500 to 3,000 tons, and boasts combat systems and torpedoes sourced from the US defence company Lockheed Martin. The aim is to finish sea trials by September 30 and deliver the submarine by the end of November, the Navy said last month. But the submarine programme has faced obstacles. The main opposition Kuomintang party and the Taiwan People's Party, which together control the parliament, froze part of the programme's budget earlier this year. The parties said they wanted to see the results of the submarine's sea trials before releasing the funds. Taiwan, which would be massively outgunned by China in a war, is trying to boost its ability to wage "asymmetric warfare" involving more agile equipment like submarines and drones. But there are concerns that opposition efforts to cut military spending could hurt the island's ability to strengthen its firepower. Taiwan's navy currently has two working submarines, Swordfish-class vessels bought from the Netherlands in the 1980s. Over the same period, China has built itself one of the world's largest navies, with nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Taiwan Completes Sea Trial For 1st Indigenous Submarine In Big Defence Move
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 protecting vital sea lanes in the event of war. Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has made the indigenous submarine programme a key part of an ambitious project to modernise its armed forces as Beijing stages almost daily military exercises to assert its sovereignty. The submarine programme has drawn on expertise and technology from several countries, including the United States and Britain, a breakthrough for diplomatically isolated Taiwan, whose government rejects Beijing's territorial claims. Taiwan's CSBC Corp, which is leading construction of what is eventually planned to be eight submarines, said in a statement that the first ship, named the Narwhal, had completed its first test at sea, proving systems including propulsion, ventilation and radar. "CSBC will continue to make adjustments and improvements to the systems based on the test results," it said in a statement, showing pictures of the submarine sailing above water off the southern Taiwanese port of Kaohsiung. Underwater tests will follow, with the depth gradually increased, the company added. The Narwhal had been due to be delivered to the navy last year, joining two existing submarines purchased from the Netherlands in the 1980s, but the programme has been hit with delays. Taiwan has said it hopes to deploy at least two such domestically developed submarines by 2027, and possibly equip later models with missiles. The first submarine, with a price tag of T$49.36 billion ($1.67 billion), will use a combat system by Lockheed Martin Corp and carry U.S.-made Mark 48 heavyweight torpedoes. Taiwan's armed forces are dwarfed by those of China, which has two operational aircraft carriers and ballistic missile submarines and is developing stealth fighter jets. Taiwan is modernisising its military to be able to fight "asymmetric warfare," using mobile and agile systems like submarines, drones and truck-mounted missiles to fend off its much-larger adversary China.
Straits Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Taiwan completes first sea trial for domestically made submarine in defence milestone
Taiwan has said it hopes to deploy at least two such domestically developed submarines by 2027. PHOTO: REUTERS TAIPEI - Taiwan completed the maiden sea trial for its first domestically developed submarine on June 17, 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, which China claims as its own territory, has made the indigenous submarine programme a key part of an ambitious project to modernise its armed forces as Beijing stages almost daily military exercises to assert its sovereignty. The submarine programme has drawn on expertise and technology from several countries, including the United States and Britain, a breakthrough for diplomatically isolated Taiwan, whose government rejects Beijing's territorial claims. Taiwan's CSBC Corp, which is leading construction of what is eventually planned to be eight submarines, said in a statement that the first ship, named the Narwhal, had completed its first test at sea, proving systems including propulsion, ventilation and radar. 'CSBC will continue to make adjustments and improvements to the systems based on the test results,' it said in a statement, showing pictures of the submarine sailing above water off the southern Taiwanese port of Kaohsiung. Underwater tests will follow, with the depth gradually increased, the company added. The Narwhal had been due to be delivered to the navy in 2024, joining two existing submarines purchased from the Netherlands in the 1980s, but the programme has been hit with delays. Taiwan has said it hopes to deploy at least two such domestically developed submarines by 2027, and possibly equip later models with missiles. The first submarine, with a price tag of NT$49.36 billion (S$2.14 billion), will use a combat system by Lockheed Martin Corp and carry US-made Mark 48 heavyweight torpedoes. Taiwan's armed forces are dwarfed by those of China, which has two operational aircraft carriers and ballistic missile submarines and is developing stealth fighter jets. Taiwan is modernisising its military to be able to fight 'asymmetric warfare', using mobile and agile systems like submarines, drones and truck-mounted missiles to fend off its much-larger adversary China. REUTER S Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Reuters
6 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Taiwan completes first sea trial for domestically made submarine in defence milestone
TAIPEI, June 17 (Reuters) - 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, which China claims as its own territory, has made the indigenous submarine programme a key part of an ambitious project to modernise its armed forces as Beijing stages almost daily military exercises to assert its sovereignty. The submarine programme has drawn on expertise and technology from several countries, including the United States and Britain, a breakthrough for diplomatically isolated Taiwan, whose government rejects Beijing's territorial claims. Taiwan's CSBC Corp ( opens new tab, which is leading construction of what is eventually planned to be eight submarines, said in a statement that the first ship, named the Narwhal, had completed its first test at sea, proving systems including propulsion, ventilation and radar. "CSBC will continue to make adjustments and improvements to the systems based on the test results," it said in a statement, showing pictures of the submarine sailing above water off the southern Taiwanese port of Kaohsiung. Underwater tests will follow, with the depth gradually increased, the company added. The Narwhal had been due to be delivered to the navy last year, joining two existing submarines purchased from the Netherlands in the 1980s, but the programme has been hit with delays. Taiwan has said it hopes to deploy at least two such domestically developed submarines by 2027, and possibly equip later models with missiles. The first submarine, with a price tag of T$49.36 billion ($1.67 billion), will use a combat system by Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N), opens new tab and carry U.S.-made Mark 48 heavyweight torpedoes. Taiwan's armed forces are dwarfed by those of China, which has two operational aircraft carriers and ballistic missile submarines and is developing stealth fighter jets. Taiwan is modernisising its military to be able to fight "asymmetric warfare," using mobile and agile systems like submarines, drones and truck-mounted missiles to fend off its much-larger adversary China. ($1 = 29.5280 Taiwan dollars)
South China Morning Post
29-03-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Taiwan unveils home-built unmanned attack boat inspired by Ukraine drone warfare
Taiwan's shipbuilder CSBC Corp has unveiled its first domestically developed military unmanned surface vehicle (USV), marking a significant step towards strengthening the island's drone fleet against growing threats from the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Advertisement Inspired by Ukraine's use of drone warfare , the Endeavour Manta USV aligns with Taiwan's asymmetric warfare strategy, leveraging advanced and cost-effective technologies against a numerically superior adversary. However, concerns persist over whether Taiwan's domestically produced military USVs are effective and cost-efficient given the island's lag behind mainland China in drone development 01:15 Ukraine strikes Moscow with its biggest drone attack ahead of ceasefire talks with US Ukraine strikes Moscow with its biggest drone attack ahead of ceasefire talks with US The drone attack boat was unveiled on Tuesday during a launch event in Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan. The drone measures 8.6 metres by 3.7 metres (28 feet by 12 feet), and has a displacement exceeding 5 tonnes. Made of fibre-reinforced plastic, it has a payload capacity exceeding 1 tonne and a top speed of 35 knots (65km/h), powered by two outboard engines. Equipped with multiple communication systems – including 4G, line-of-sight radios and beyond line-of-sight satellite links – the USV can maintain contact with a control centre. CSBC chairman Huang Cheng-hung emphasised its AI-driven targeting, anti-hijacking features and autonomous navigation system, allowing it to return to base – even if jammed by enemy forces. The vessel could carry high-explosive warheads and light torpedoes and maximise damage through direct suicide collisions. Advertisement
