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Taiwan’s first homemade submarine just finished its sea trials

Taiwan has sought submarines in the West to help protect it from China—but because of economic pressure on those nations from ...

Taiwan completes first undersea trial for domestically made submarine

TAIPEI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan completed the maiden underwater sea trial for its first domestically developed submarine on ...

Taiwan's first submarine completes initial submerged sea trial

Taiwan's first homebuilt conventional submarine completed its first submerged sea trial Thursday, a step in an eight-boat program to deter China.
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Taiwan’s Indigenous Defense Submarine Hai Kun (SS-711) Conducts First Submerged Trial

Hai Kun (SS-711), also known as Narwhal, successfully completed its first submerged sea trials on January 29, 2026.

Taiwan Tests First Indigenous Submarine As China Threat Looms In The Indo-Pacific | Spotlight

Taiwan has completed its first underwater sea trial of a domestically built submarine, marking a major defence milestone. The test of the submarine Narwhal comes as China steps up military pressure ...