Submarines
Swedish fighter jets follow Russian submarine toward Baltic Sea
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Swedish Jas 39 Gripen jets met a Russian Kilo-class submarine in the Kattegat on Friday, heading into the Baltic Sea. The Armed Forces are tracking it with allies as part of routine operations. The submarine is in international waters without violating Swedish territory.
China is considering transitioning to an all-nuclear submarine fleet, prompting discussions on whether Japan will follow suit. Tokyo faces numerous hurdles, including personnel issues and potential redundancies.
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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.