Taiwan Indigenous Defense Submarine 結果共23筆

Taiwan’s Hai Kun submarine completes sixth dive test Thursday as penalties reach NT$38 million. Experts say June delivery remains on track despite delays.

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Taiwan’s prototype submarine Haikun faces a two-month delay, with penalties imposed on CSBC Corp. Navy Chief Chiu Chun-jung assures continued collaboration for testing.

Taiwan’s defense minister, Wellington Koo, announced delays in the Haikun submarine project, risking a daily penalty. The ministry prioritizes safety and quality.

Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo expressed concerns over the tight timeline for the Narwhal submarine’s delivery. President Lai Ching-te calls for increased defense spending to boost Taiwan’s security. Koo highlights the need for integrated defense systems and addresses a recent security breach involving China.

Huang Shu-kuang resigns from Taiwan’s National Security Council for family reasons. President Lai Ching-te accepts the resignation. Speculation surrounds the timing.

Taiwan’s Hai Kun-class submarine completed its third sea test, showcasing defense advancements. The trials, part of a structured plan, aim for a November delivery.

Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo defends the military training program against CNN criticism, highlights submarine trials, and emphasizes defense strategy amid regional tensions.

Taiwan’s first indigenous submarine, Haikun, completed its initial sea acceptance test at Kaohsiung Port. The test marks a key step in Taiwan’s submarine development.

Taiwan’s Navy Chief of Staff Vice Adm. Chiu Chun-jung announced that the Hai Kun submarine is nearing final system tests. Sea trials, initially set for April, may be delayed to ensure safety. The Navy and CSBC Corp. focus on readiness, with a report to the Legislative Yuan due by Sept. 30.

President Lai Ching-te underscores Taiwan’s indigenous shipbuilding policy at a Coast Guard vessel ceremony in Kaohsiung. The initiative aims to enhance maritime sovereignty and defense autonomy with advanced patrol vessels.

Taiwan considers a U.S. arms purchase worth up to $10 billion, with discussions ongoing. The defense ministry evaluates budget plans, focusing on asymmetric capabilities.

Premier Cho Jung-tai emphasized Taiwan’s dedication to democracy at a Kaohsiung ceremony, christening the ＂Su’ao＂ vessel. Officials pledged to protect national sovereignty.

Taiwan’s defense budget may face a cut of over NT$80 billion, impacting military investments and personnel benefits. The Ministry of National Defense urges bipartisan support to maintain operational needs.

Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo warns that cutting the submarine budget could delay integration until 2027. The budget is crucial for defense capabilities.

The Navy confirms a NT$2 billion budget for 2025, supporting Taiwan’s submarine project. A proposed cut by KMT legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin is under review.

Taiwan’s Hai Kun-class submarine tests are 83% complete, with sea tests set for April 2025. Budget debates in the legislature may impact delivery timelines.

Premier Cho Jung-tai warns that Taiwan’s stalled budget could impact a 3% pay raise for civil servants and affect military procurement. Legislative action is urgent.

Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan is set to review the defense budget, with a focus on the indigenous submarine program. Delays in the Hai Kun submarine project, caused by torpedo delivery issues, have pushed completion to 2029.

Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense, Chiu Kuo-cheng, supports Huang Shu-kuang amidst his resignation due to exhaustion, emphasizing the collective effort of the Indigenous Defense Submarine program and denying rumors of its disbandment or leadership changes involving Wellington Koo.

President-elect Lai Ching-te shows strong support for Taiwan’s Indigenous Defence Submarine program, aiming to build all seven follow-up submarines simultaneously. Joining him on an inspection of the prototype submarine Narwhal at CSBC Corporation’s Hai Chang factory was current President Tsai Ing-wen. The transition of power between Tsai and Lai is set for May 20, with Lai emphasizing the need to complete the submarine project swiftly. The projected cost for each follow-up submarine is around NT$20 billion, with a total budget estimated between NT$150 billion and NT$200 billion.

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen addressed criticism about her government’s spending and accusations of burdening future generations with debt. She claimed to be the best debt-repaying president and announced that her administration had repaid over NT$800 billion of debt. Tsai highlighted the increases in national spending under her leadership, including a significant hike in the national defense budget to NT$600 billion and a raise in the budget for elderly care from NT$5 billion to NT$80 billion. She also mentioned the expansion of the national child-rearing policy and the progress of the indigenous defense aircraft program. Tsai viewed the construction of a prototype submarine as a milestone that strengthens the island’s defensive capabilities.

President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan humorously compares her current state to ’waiting to graduate’ while emphasizing the significance of supporting the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for its commitment to defense reform. Tsai highlights the party’s vital role in legislative support for key defense initiatives and endorses DPP candidate Lai Ching-te.