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Very integrated opinion. Agreed to all points.
2 ming +4 more will be 6 already!. The fleet size will be 8 then, including 2 new subs. The numbers don't add up. If you meant total 4 mings then it's ok.
This is my calculation, Two new subs by next 6-8 years, that's more or less done deal by now. But I don't think BN is buying more Ming class subs.
But it can be expected that, BN 's submarine fleet will have 6 operational submarines by 2030 .
Sorry I made an error... he said 2 more mings and then two new subs.
I suppose many won't like it because of the feeling that mings are obsolete. As a lifelong navy man his view was the subs are good. Almost quoting him word for word, BN sailors have had extensive training in subs and have also participated in Vessals that took part in NATO exercises. BD has enough training.... you don't spend $100m to buy something for training.... it costs £100k to train an officer and about £50-30k train others. BN has trained approximately 50 officers and several hundred sailers mechanics etc. BN will have trained for 2 years straight before taking delivery of the crafts. Training and familiarisation will continue with the Chinese continuously for the foreseeable future. For training and familiarisation the cheaper option would be to send your ppl abroad for years if need be. It would still cost nothing compared to buying a sub. BN is fully committed with the Chinese in many different project. The point is BN does not view the mings as training ship. They have been purchased to enforce our sovereignty and they believe these vessels can do that.
When the mings go operational with BN they will be fully "Operational". The survey ships BN bought several years ago have mapped the bay and particularly our territory for our subs. He was expecting doubling of the navy in the next 10 years.
Do you think it is only interest of china purpose ? Or their own benefit ?
I do not understand your question. Please expand and I will answer.