Photo Story: Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force unveils new submarine

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force’s new submarine Taigei is unveiled at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Kobe Shipyard in Kobe, western Japan, 14 October 2020.

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force unveiled its new submarine amid rising tensions with China.

The 3,000-ton warship is scheduled to go into service in March 2022, becoming the 22nd vessel in the Maritime Self-Defense Force’s submarine fleet.

Via EPA-EFE/JIJI PRESS