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Japan’s new Taigei-class ‘Big Whale’ submarine has a message for the US Navy

Japan’s Taigei-class submarine—the “Big Whale”—is the first submarine class designed entirely around lithium-ion batteries, ...

Penny Wong shoots down AUKUS backup plan amid fresh doubt

The Albanese government is not considering Japanese submarines as an alternative to AUKUS, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says ...

Japan to transfer retired naval vessels to Southeast Asia

Japan is considering transferring decommissioned naval vessels, including destroyers and submarines, to the Philippines and ...

Japan offers Indonesia and the Philippines lethal muscle to counter China

Frigate and submarine sales are reportedly on the cards as Tokyo's defence minister tours the region Japan's defence minister ...

Australia urged to consider back-up plan for subs ahead of top-level meeting

Japan’s first female prime minister will meet the PM on Monday after her hawkish stance on China proved electorally popular.
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RPT-Japan to hand over data ahead of Australia submarine bid-sources

TOKYO, May 6 (Reuters) - Japan will agree this month to give Australia classified submarine data, an unprecedented step signalling Tokyo's intent to join competitive bidding to sell Canberra a fleet ...