The Diplomat

Japan’s Nuclear Submarine Debate Gains Momentum Amid Rising Pacific Threats

The debate over nuclear-powered submarines is likely to serve as a critical indicator of Japan’s strategic trajectory.
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New India–Russia nuclear submarine pact sends shockwaves through US and China as Putin visits Modi

India has finalized a major submarine deal worth about $2 billion to lease a nuclear-powered attack submarine from Russia. This agreement has been completed after nearly ten years of discussions, ...
The Diplomat

Former Defense Minister Nakatani Says Japan’s Next Submarine ‘Will Eventually Need Nuclear Propulsion’

Goodbye New START: How China’s Rise Ended Nuclear Arms Control If Tokyo acquires nuclear-powered subs, it would be a significant strategic shift for the only nation to have suffered atomic bombings.
CNN

US submarines are outnumbered in the Pacific. South Korea has a plan to help

South Korea wants to join the undersea naval elite – and has received the blessing of US President Donald Trump to do just that. Having Seoul become the seventh country in the world operating ...
Los Angeles Times

North Korea displays apparent progress in building nuclear-powered submarine

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. SEOUL — North Korea on Thursday displayed apparent progress in the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, ...