Article Summary: Soryu-class submarines, part of Japan’s maritime arsenal, are known for their exceptional stealth, thanks to lithium-ion batteries and advanced diesel-electric propulsion.

Key Points - Japan's Taigei-class ("Big Whale") diesel-electric attack submarines, with four completed by 2025 including the recently commissioned JS Raigei, represent a significant leap in ...

What do superheroes Deadpool and Elastigirl have in common? Each was used in a college anatomy class to add relevance to course discussions -- Deadpool to illustrate tissue repair and Elastigirl, aka ...

Japan was at one time a pretty formidable imperial power with a massive array of military, air, and naval units dominating the waters and skies around the island nation. It was this robust ...

Capt. David Schappert, left, commander of Submarine Squadron 15, observes the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine JS Soryu as it arrives in Apra Harbor, Guam, for a port visit, June 7, 2018.

Japan has launched the first of a new class of attack submarines. (Courtesy of Japan's Defense Ministry) MELBOURNE, Australia — Japan has launched the first of a new class of diesel-electric ...