submarines
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Nov- 2018 -20 NovemberAsia Pacific
Former Malaysia PM Najib questioned over French Scorpene-class submarine deal
Fallen Malaysian leader Najib Razak is being questioned over a $1.2 billion deal signed 16 years ago for the purchase of two French-made submarines
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Sep- 2018 -21 SeptemberBusiness
UK set to upgrade SBS capabilities with 3 new US-made mini-submarines
The US State Department approved the $90 million sale to the UK of SDV Shallow Water Combat Submersibles, likely for the Royal Navy's SBS special forces
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20 SeptemberEurope
Russia launches second Kalibr missile-equipped attack submarine after 13 years
Russia launched the Kronshtadt, the second Lada-class diesel-electric attack submarine equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles
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17 SeptemberExercises
Japan carries out first submarine exercise in disputed South China Sea
Japan has carried out its first submarine drill in the South China Sea, with the Kuroshio joining three warships near China-controlled Scarborough Shoal
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14 SeptemberAsia Pacific
South Korea launches its first missile-capable attack submarine
South Korea launched its first ever missile-capable attack submarine, despite a recent diplomatic thaw with the nuclear-armed North
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May- 2018 -24 MayAsia Pacific
Taiwan to upgrade pair of 30-year old submarines
Taiwan has received permission from a Dutch ship-building firm on May 23 to upgrade and modernize two of its aging submarines, the Ministry of National Defense said.
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Apr- 2018 -20 AprilCommentary
Toward ‘Non-Nuclear Deterrence’? Russia’s investment in conventional strategic strike
Taking an in-depth look at Russia's long-range conventional strike plans, Dr James Bosbotinis argues that the challenge for the West is to ensure that Russia is deterred from using its growing arsenal
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Feb- 2018 -20 FebruaryBusiness
Brazil receives first of 4 Scorpene submarines from Naval Group
Brazil initiated the S40 Riachuelo, the first of four Scorpene submarines ordered for the Brazilian Navy from France's Naval Group
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Jan- 2018 -31 JanuaryAsia Pacific
Indian Navy launches 3rd Scorpene-class submarine Karanj
India's Navy launched the third Scorpene-class submarine Karanj, from Mazagon Docks Mumbai on Wednesday
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Nov- 2017 -19 NovemberSea
Focus shifts to undersea search as Navy says missing Argentina submarine may have attempted satellite calls
Argentina's Navy says seven satellite calls may have come from missing submarine while international search efforts shift to undersea rescue
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