Taiwan completes first underwater trial for domestically built submarine

Taiwan successfully conducted the first underwater trial for its domestically built submarine, the Narwhal. This marks a significant step in enhancing its defense capabilities. The trial involved a shallow-water submerged navigation test off Kaohsiung. This indigenous submarine program is crucial for Taiwan's military modernization and deterrence against China. The Narwhal, part of a plan for eight submarines, utilizes US technology and is expected to be deployed with torpedoes. Delays have impacted the program, but Taiwan aims for at least two such submarines by 2027.