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Taiwan's Hai Kun Submarine Passes Tests Amid Funding Freeze

2/10/2026

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Taiwan's Hai Kun submarine prototype completed shallow-water submerged tests over two weeks, signaling delivery progress by June.
The Hai Kun is part of Taiwan's Indigenous Defence Submarine program to bolster capabilities amid Beijing's pressure.
Opposition lawmakers froze NT$1.8 billion (US$56 million) in funding for future submarines due to delays.
CSBC Corp conducted the first submerged test on January 29, with three additional tests following, and a video released on Sunday.

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Taiwan's Hai Kun submarine prototype completed shallow-water submerged tests over two weeks, signaling delivery progress by June.
The Hai Kun is part of Taiwan's Indigenous Defence Submarine program to bolster capabilities amid Beijing's pressure.
Opposition lawmakers froze NT$1.8 billion (US$56 million) in funding for future submarines due to delays.
CSBC Corp conducted the first submerged test on January 29, with three additional tests following, and a video released on Sunday.