Taiwan plans to invest almost $9 billion in constructing a fleet of seven submarines over the next 14 years, aiming to bolster its defense against China.
Local legislators are set to review the budget, with opposition expressing skepticism due to high costs and incomplete trials of Taiwan's first domestically made submarine.
Critics question the rationale behind the investment, raising concerns over the capabilities and readiness of the Narwhal, which has yet to undergo sea trials.
Tensions with China have made building a fleet of submarines a priority for Taiwan, yet they have had to largely navigate this effort independently.
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