ADECS 2018: Underwater competition hits Asia-Pacific (video)
More than ten countries operate over 200 submarines in the Asia-Pacific region today it is estimated that this number could grow to 350 diesel-electric submarines by 2020.
Shephard takes a look at some of the latest underwater objectives in the region ahead of ADECS 2018 in Singapore.
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