Indeed, Philippine Navy should scram a feasibility study (which I believe would result a positive) to acquire, train and operate this SoKor KSS-500A sub not for direct naval combat engagement but for passive surveillance deployment only. Also the US could use it in ASW exercises - given opponents North Korea and Iran widely use mini-submarines.
#Mini submarine prices trial#
the US Navy may want to trial the intelligence gathering and special forces value of a mini HDS-400 submarine. Just 400 tons makes an HDS-400 a defensive submarine. It would be easier to build and hand-over a submarine to Taiwan before China decides to publicly object. This might explain South Korea's secrecy. Just like VN in 1990s they could be foundation a fleet of larger SSK later." Those subs cannot win a war, but could very useful for recon, sabotage etc. This is an excellent opportunity for Philippine Navy to piggyback and place an order. The N-Korean midget-subs are nearing their service-life later this decade. The first is under construction in S-Korea and there might be "ToT"? involved for the remaining units. rumors on Viet forums is that the VN-MoD has placed an order for 4 Hyundai HDS-400A. Vietnamese Navy - Vietnam will soon have all 6 Kilo subs in total - i n Comments for Submarine Matters recent Philippines article "Anonymous - from Europe" said "The Vietnamese Navy acquired several from N-Korea to preserve the skills & knowledge and use them for Special Operations in the South China Sea.
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