Taiwan intensifies sea trials for first indigenous submarine
Narwhal will still need months of testing after handover to Navy
Oct. 2, 2026 14:07
Narwhal will still need months of testing after handover to Navy
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Narwhal will still need months of testing after handover to Navy
Narwhal will still need months of testing after handover to Navy
Indigenous submarine makes 2nd sea trial this week making October delivery likely
Indigenous submarine makes 2nd sea trial this week making October delivery likely
Submarine undergoes endurance, underwater testing as delivery expected later this year
Submarine undergoes endurance, underwater testing as delivery expected later this year
Defense minister denies existence of deadline for testing process
Defense minister denies existence of deadline for testing process
Government wants work on second submarine to start late 2026
Government wants work on second submarine to start late 2026
Chen Jeng-horng points out both subs are indigenous designs
Chen Jeng-horng points out both subs are indigenous designs
Shipbuilder urges opposition parties not to block funds for Narwhal sub program
Shipbuilder urges opposition parties not to block funds for Narwhal sub program
Chen Jeng-horng says submarines can counter Chinese amphibious landing, blockade
Chen Jeng-horng says submarines can counter Chinese amphibious landing, blockade
Prototype continues underwater testing, potentially including torpedo operations
Prototype continues underwater testing, potentially including torpedo operations
Shorter interval between tests indicates progress in refining submarine's operating systems
Shorter interval between tests indicates progress in refining submarine's operating systems