April15/19: South Korea to build three new Submarines Indonesia signed a $1.02 billion contract with South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) for three Type 209/1400 diesel-electric submarines.The vessels will be a follow-on to the country's Nagapasa class. The submarine will accommodate 40 crewmembers and include eight launchers capable of shooting
Operatedfrom Taiwan's east coast, these submarines would strengthen China's nuclear deterrent and allow it to threaten Northeast Asian shipping and naval routes in the event of a war. Currently, China's submarine force is poorly equipped for a campaign against the oil and maritime trade of U.S. allies.
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