New Chinese Diesel-Electric Submarine Breaks Cover
A new and previously unknown Chinese submarine design has appeared, continuing the country’s prodigious naval shipbuilding program
A new and previously unknown Chinese submarine design has appeared, continuing the country’s prodigious naval shipbuilding program
Concept art of the Dakar class reveals an unusually long sail, which may indicate an upgrade to Israel’s second-strike nuclear deterrent.
Working with foreign diesel-electric submarines provides valuable training to the US Navy, which only operates nuclear-powered types.
The Type 039C Yuan submarine looks set to build on China’s existing, highly capable fleet of diesel-electric attacks subs and is likely even quieter.
The costly refurbishment comes as the government confirms its new submarines won’t be fully combat-ready until 2054.
Eight new domestically-built submarines will revamp the country’s antique underwater fleet as the Chinese threat grows.
Japan is preparing to introduce an innovative new class of diesel-electric submarine, the largest it has built since World War II.
The unit is intended to provide Navy submariners and anti-submarine forces with an opponent that fights just like a wide range of potential foes.
Not much is known about the system, but it’s based on similar principals as finned systems commercial ships use to increase efficiency.
The service wants a Topgun-like program for submariners and its plans could push it toward finally buying new, non-nuclear subs.