Chiu Chun-jung
Chiu Chun-jung is the Chief of Staff of the Taiwanese Navy, known for his role in overseeing naval operations and advancements, including the development and testing of Taiwan's Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) program. He has recently been in the news regarding delays in the sea trials of the Hai Kun submarine, emphasizing the importance of achieving technological readiness over strict adherence to timelines.
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Navy Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Chiu Chun-jung stated that development for the Hai Kun project was at least two months behind schedule.
‘Hai Kun’ had rudder failure in sea trial: report
Taiwan· 2025-12-13Chiu Chun-jung is the navy Chief of Staff who reported on the fines accruing for the shipbuilder due to delayed submarine delivery.
Fines for shipbuilder mount over delayed submarine deliveryTaiwan· 2025-12-11
Vice Admiral Chiu Chun-jung told a meeting of the legislature’s Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee about the delivery of Harpoon missiles.
First batch of Harpoon missiles expected by year-endTaiwan· 2025-10-20
Navy Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Chiu Chun-jung stated that information relevant to the case still needs to be clarified.
Navy investigates captain over data, budget, Koo saysTaiwan· 2025-10-20
Navy Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Chiu Chun-jung stated that the Hai Kun’s system equipment has all been updated.
‘Hai Kun’ to undergo submerged tests only after safety ensured: navyTaiwan· 2025-09-16
Navy Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Chiu Chun-jung told a meeting of the legislature’s Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee about the submarine's testing schedule.
Navy says submarine delivery on scheduleTaiwan· 2025-06-25
Navy Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Chiu Chun-jung said that the submarine would undergo three to four surface trials before conducting submerged tests.
Submarine's sea trials proceeding as planned: navyTaiwan· 2025-06-25Navy Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Chiu Chun-jung stated that despite the delayed start to the sea trials, the contractual deadline for the submarine’s delivery remained unchanged.
Submarine deformation claims not true, CSBC saysTaiwan· 2025-06-22Navy Chief of Staff Chiu Chun-jung said yesterday that the contractual November deadline for the submarine to be delivered to the navy remained unchanged.
Shipbuilder elaborates on indigenous submarine’s first sea trialsTaiwan· 2025-06-18Navy Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Chiu Chun-jung last month said that the target of delivering the Hai Kun by November remained unchanged.
Budget for military systems plannedTaiwan· 2025-06-14Navy Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Chiu Chun-jung said that the submarine needed some adjustments, but the issues were not serious enough to delay the trials.
Hai Kun to undergo sea trials soon, source saysTaiwan· 2025-05-09Chiu Chun-jung, the navy Chief of Staff, discussed the delays in the sea trials for Taiwan's Indigenous Defense Submarine.
Indigenous submarine to face sea trial delayTaiwan· 2025-04-30
