Domestically Built Haikun Submarine Undergoes First Sea Trial

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Taiwan's domestically built Haikun submarine has begun its first sea trial in southern Taiwan, following long delays. The vessel was originally unveiled in September 2023.

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00:00Taiwan's domestically-built Haikun submarine has embarked on its first sea trial, marking

00:05a major step in the country's efforts to boost deterrence against China.

00:10The Haikun left the port of Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan on Monday for the sea acceptance test.

00:15Though the submarine was unveiled in September of 2023, it has faced long delays in going

00:19to sea.

00:20The trial will test the Haikun's propulsion and navigation systems at sea, and it's expected

00:25to give Taiwan's indigenous submarine program a significant boost amid increasing military

00:29intimidation by China.

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