Japan launches fifth Taigei-class diesel-electric submarine
Japanese defence prime Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the fifth of eight Taigei-class diesel-electric submarines ordered for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) at a ceremony at MHI’s facility, the service announced on 4 October. The latest Taigei-class submarine will serve as JS Chogei (Long Whale) once commissioned into service. The eight next-generation submarines […]
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