| March
9, 2006 |
| Yaeshio
Submarine Delivered |
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Kobe,
March 9, 2006 - Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation
today held a ceremony marking the delivery
of the Yaeshio submarine to the Japan Defense
Agency (JDA) at its Kobe Shipyardfs Nishihama
Quay. The ceremony was attended by a delegation
of top JDA officials.
The 82 m long submarine is the ninth Oyashio
model submarine built by Kawasaki Shipbuilding,
and the 22nd built after World War II. Its
cigar-shaped hull allows superior submerged
operations and propulsion performance. Other
features include high tensile steel on the
hull, a variety of automated systems, improved
surveillance capabilities using high-performance
sonar, increased stealth capabilities and
enhanced safety measures. |
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