Rethinking Undersea Warfare: The Case for U.S. Navy Diesel Submarines

[rangerrebew]

 
Rethinking Undersea Warfare: The Case for U.S. Navy Diesel Submarines
Story by Jade Harper • now
At the cusp of a new era of maritime conflict, the U.S. Navy stands at a crossroads, confronted with a dilemma of how to maintain undersea dominance while juggling fiscal constraints and rapid strategic changes.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/rethinking-undersea-warfare-the-case-for-u-s-navy-diesel-submarines/ss-BB1mpQA3?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=c2fc6b6bff3541aca0bf42cca050d33f&ei=11

[PeteS in CA]

Yawwwwwwn. This nuclear vs. diesel-electric debate has been going on since the 1970s that I can remember. The USN went nuclear because of superior endurance - years or decades before refueling is necessary, and no batteries needing recharging - not because the technology is cool.