The Growth Of Asia’s Submarine Fleets
Chinese Subs (Photo from SinoDefense Forum)
I thought this was the most interesting development last week in the Pacific. From the AP.
Russia’s Interfax news agency quoted an unnamed Defense Ministry official as saying Russia will sell Vietnam six diesel-electric “Project 636″ Varshavyanka submarines for a total of $2 billion. The submarines are also known by their NATO nickname, “Kilos.”
A quick check around the region.
Read more ….
Vietnam Orders Russian Submarines, Fighter Jets — CBS News
Vietnam orders Russian submarines, fighter jets — AP
COMSUBPAC Announces Changes of Homeport — Pacific News Center
Still a long wait until Indonesian Navy can operate more submarines — Jakarta Post
India-made nuclear sub Arihant to ride the waves in two years new — Domain-b.com
Powering Up Arihant — Strategy Page
White House set to announce Taiwan arms deal — Foreign Policy
Defence to buy equipment off the shelf — The Australian
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