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Japan is becoming a submarine powerhouse

Japan now operates five cutting-edge Taigei-class submarines, in addition to its 12 Soryu-class and 6 Oyashio-class vessels.
This video explores Project 705 Lira, known to NATO as the Alfa-class submarine—the fastest submarine ever built. It delves into the groundbreaking titanium hull, liquid-metal reactor technology, and ...
The Iranian warship that was sunk in the Indian Ocean likely didn’t have the technology needed to defend itself against submarines.