Dive into the thrilling tale of naval warfare in "Submarine Victory! The Sinking of a Japanese Super-Carrier!" This gripping ...

Japan has commissioned its fifth Taigei-class diesel‑electric attack submarine, JS Chogei. The submarine was formally ...

Japan’s former defense minister, Nakatani Gen, said on a BS Fuji television program on November 25 that Japan’s next-generation submarine “will eventually need to use nuclear propulsion,” calling for ...

Japan has launched a new Taigei-class sub every year since 2020. These "Big Whale" subs are expected to hunt Chinese warships should a war break out. Their advanced capabilities and stealth make them ...

Japan is making bold moves to change its anti-war culture. That’s not by choice. It’s out of necessity. Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) is enhancing its size and capabilities because Tokyo ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Japan has commissioned a new hunter-killer submarine that can operate in shallow seas to protect borders. Called Raigei or Thunder ...

JS Sogei, the sixth Taigei-class submarine, entered the water in a ceremony held at KHI’s shipyard in Kobe City, Japan, Oct. 14, 2025. The Taigei class are Japan’s newest diesel-electric submarines.