Indonesia Expands Submarine Fleet in Response to China’s Aggression in South China Sea

Indonesia Expands Submarine Fleet in Response to China’s Aggression in South China Sea
The Indonesian Navy submarine KRI Nanggala takes part in a drill off Cilegon, Indonesia, on Oct. 3, 2017. AP Photo
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Indonesian military sources have revealed that the country is planning to expand its submarine fleet from four vessels to 12, in response to China’s repeated incursions into disputed waters in the South China Sea.

Indonesia has the world’s third largest water territory under its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), but currently has just four submarines. By contrast, Japan ranks sixth in water territory and has 20 submarines.

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Alex Wu is a U.S.-based writer for The Epoch Times focusing on Chinese society, Chinese culture, human rights, and international relations.
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