The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commissioned its third Taigei-class diesel-electric submarine on 8 March, JS Jingei (SS 515), the service announced on the same day. According to the JMSDF, Jingei – which translates into ‘Swift Whale’ – was inducted into the Yokosuka-based Submarine Division 4 of Submarine Flotilla 2, shortly after a ceremonial […]

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