submarine

Beijing’s Senkaku goal: Sub ‘safe haven’ in South China Sea

November 9, 2012 | Politics & Government

Silent service?: A Chinese submarine takes part in an international fleet review to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army Navy in Qingdao, Shandong Province, in April 2009. REUTERS/KYODO

Quest for isles a strategic aim: former MSDF rear admiral By REIJI YOSHIDA Japan Times What’s at stake in the smoldering diplomatic crisis with China over the uninhabited Senkaku Islands, which only seem to attract fishing boats and ultranationalists? Many Japanese observers say Beijing, which claims the Japan-controlled islets in the East China Sea and calls them Diaoyu, is trying to secure natural resources in Read More …

The German U-Boat Reborn

August 29, 2012 | Politics & Government

Israeli submarine

By Robert C. O’Brien TheDiplomat.com Although the media has recently focused on the significant reductions to naval budgets in the West, with particular attention being paid to the downsizing of the Royal Navy and the sequestration cuts facing the United States Navy, a number of nations are now seeking to enhance their naval capabilities. For those nations, submarines offer a unique platform to strike enemy Read More …

US submarine docks at Subic

June 26, 2012 | Politics & Government

American crewmen stand on the submarine USS Louisville upon arriving in Subic Bay yesterday. JONJON VICENCIO

By Alexis Romero The Philippine Star  MANILA, Philippines – A nuclear-powered attack submarine of the United States Navy arrived yesterday for a port call in Subic Bay, Zambales amid tension between the Philippines and China over Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal. The USS Louisville would replenish supplies and give its crew an opportunity to take their rest and relaxation, according to a statement from the US embassy. Read More …

China deploys 5 warships near Phl after US sub visit

May 20, 2012 | Politics & Government

USS-North-Carolina

By Jaime Laude The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines – The arrival of a nuclear-powered United States submarine in Subic Bay apparently prompted China to deploy five of its warships close to the maritime domain of the Philippines. This was reported yesterday by Duowie News, a news outlet operated by overseas Chinese in Taiwan, saying the five ships include two Type-052B destroyers, two Type-054A frigates and Read More …

As shoal tensions rise, US attack sub docks at Subic Bay

May 18, 2012 | Politics & Government

File photo of the the US Navy's USS North Carolina (SSN777) attack submarine.

BY ROUCHELLE R. DINGLASAN GMA News   One of the stealthiest submarines in the world, the USS North Carolina, docked in Subic Bay on Sunday, the US Pacific Command (Pacom) said. According to Pacom, the Virginia class fast attack submarine’s Philippine visit was part of the vessel’s Western Pacific deployment. “The crew is proud of our recent contributions as part of our country’s commitment to Read More …