Submarines

Japan's Defense Ministry has suspended Kawasaki Heavy Industries from bidding on its projects for 2.5 months due to falsified fuel efficiency data on submarine engines built for the Maritime Self-Defense Force from 1988 to 2021. The issue affects engines in 23 of the MSDF's 24 submarines, though officials state it poses no risk to safety or performance.

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The Korean Navy invited a Canadian submariner aboard its 3,000-ton submarine during recent maritime drills. This move supports Korea's bid to secure a major submarine export deal with Canada. The exercise was part of a joint U.S.-Korea anti-submarine warfare drill near Guam.