TOKYO, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- Japan and Australia are expected to begin talks on Australia obtaining submarine technology and a Soryu-class submarine.
The Yomiuri Shimbun, quoting unidentified sources, reported the go-ahead to begin technology transfer discussions and joint development of submarines could be made at a meeting between Defense Minister Akinori Eto and Australian Defense Minister David Johnston, who is expected to visit Tokyo later this month.