Japan Commissions Fifth Taigei-class Submarine

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commissioned the fifth of its Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarines (SSK), which feature improved detection capability and reduced detectability compared with earlier submarines. Named JS Chogei (with pennant number SS 517), the new Taigei-class boat was inducted into the Submarine Division 2 of Submarine Flotilla 2, which is homeported ... The post Japan Commissions Fifth Taigei-class Submarine appeared first on Naval News.