Japan commissions its 2nd Li-Ion Battery Submarine JS Tōryū「とうりゅう」
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) today commissioned its 12th and final Soryu-class diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture.
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JMSDF Commissioned its 1st Li-Ion Battery Submarine SS-511 JS Ōryū おうりゅう
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned its 11th Soryu-class diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture on March 5, 2020. JS Ōryū (SS-511) joins the JMSDF’s Submarine Flotilla 1, based in Kure. It is the first-in-class boat to feature lithium-ion batteries.
JMSDF Sōryū-class Submarine Kenryū to Take Part in RIMPAC 2020
The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF)' Sōryū-class diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) Kenryū is set to deploy on February 12, 2020 to take part in the large U.S. Navy exercise RIMPAC 2020 in Hawaii.
Kawasaki Launched the 12th & Final Sōryū-class SSK JS Tōryū とうりゅう – 2nd Li-Ion Submarine for JMSDF
Japan's shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) launched the 12th and final Soryu-class diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). JS Tōryū (とうりゅう) SS-512 is the second submarine of the class to feature Li-Ion batteries.
JMSDF Commissioned its 10th Sōryū-class SSK SS-510 JS Shōryū しょうりゅう
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned its 10th Soryu-class diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture on March 18, 2019. JS Shoryu (SS-510) joins the JMSDF’s Submarine Flotilla 1, based in Kure.