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Taiwan carries out first torpedo test fire for domestically made submarine
CSBC Corp said the test verified detection, tracking, fire control, launch and torpedo guidance as Taiwan pushes to deter China.
- On Thursday, CSBC Corp announced that Taiwan's first domestically developed submarine, the Narwhal, successfully completed its maiden torpedo test on Wednesday, verifying detection, tracking, fire-control, launch, and guidance capabilities.
- The indigenous submarine program aims to strengthen deterrence against the Chinese navy and protect vital sea lanes, marking a breakthrough for Taiwan as it modernizes its armed forces amid regional tensions.
- Costing $1.57 billion, the Narwhal features a Lockheed Martin Corp combat system and carries US-made Mark 48 heavyweight torpedoes, joining two existing submarines purchased from the Netherlands in the 1980s.
- Although originally slated for 2024 delivery, the project suffered delays before achieving a successful underwater sea trial in January, supported by expertise from the United States and Britain.
- Taiwan hopes to deploy at least two domestically developed submarines by 2027, potentially equipping later models with missiles to bolster naval capabilities amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Taiwan carries out first torpedo test fire for domestically made submarine
Taiwan has carried out the maiden torpedo test firing for its first domestically developed submarine, a major milestone in a project aimed at strengthening deterrence against the Chinese navy and protecting vital sea lanes in the event of war.
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Taiwan Conducts First Torpedo Test For Indigenous Submarine
Taiwan has successfully conducted the first torpedo test launch from its inaugural domestically built submarine, marking a significant milestone in efforts to boost deterrence against China’s navy and secure crucial maritime routes in the event of conflict. Counter China’s Military Pressure Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has made the indigenous submarine programme […] The post Taiwan Conducts First Torpedo Test For Indigenous S…
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