The facility would have a pivotal role in the indigenous submarine program and its construction is expected to be completed by the end of next year, the sources said. The ministry has begun working on the design details phase of the program and expects to finalize it by September next year, the sources said. Speaking on condition of anonymity, a lawmaker said that legislators held a secret session with the ministry before it launched the design details phase and another meeting would be held to review the results in September. The government plans to retain the rights to all technologies and components connected with the submarines, the lawmaker added. A final secret session is to take place when the boat is completed and lawmakers reserve the right to call additional meetings with ministry officials if necessary, they said.

Source: Taipei Times May 06, 2019 15:56 UTC