Taiwan Unveils First "Domestically Produced Submarine"

The submarine is diesel-electric powered and equipped with MK-48 torpedoes and bolsters Taiwan's efforts to increase its defenses against potential attacks from Chinese naval forces.

TAIPEI - Taiwan unveiled its "first domestically produced submarine," costing $1.54 billion on Thursday, which it has dubbed "Narwhal" or "Sea Monster". The new submarine was christened by Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen after its unveiling.

Taiwan’s First Domestically Produced Submarine Dubbed “Narwhal”

The submarine is diesel-electric powered and equip…