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Japan is becoming a submarine powerhouse

Japan now operates five cutting-edge Taigei-class submarines, in addition to its 12 Soryu-class and 6 Oyashio-class vessels.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WVEC) -- The Navy's newest fast attack nuclear-powered submarine was christened the USS Indiana on Saturday at Newport News Shipbuilding. Vice President Mike Pence was among those ...
The U.S. Navy's submarine capabilities are still considered superior, but Beijing is working hard to catch up.
In 2017, HMCS Chicoutimi undertook a dangerous and difficult assignment. For months, the Canadian submarine operated as part of an international task force enforcing sanctions against North Korea. The ...
Submarines have quietly become some of the most powerful weapons in modern naval warfare.
The United States Navy has the largest fleet of nuclear submarines on the planet, and it just added a new one to the inventory. This new fifth generation submarine is an incredible machine, and it was ...
It’s possible the government could split the contract once it has an opportunity to evaluate the bids, official says ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This satellite image shows Bohai Shipyard, where all Chinese nuclear-powered submarines are constructed. (Google Earth) ...