Los Angeles Class Attack Submarines Protect Navy Carriers
The primary intent or mission for the Los Angeles-class boats is to conduct Carrier Battle Group protection
KRIS OSBORN, WARRIOR MAVEN - CENTER FOR MILITARY MODERNIZATIONAPR 19, 2023
by Kris Osborn, President, Center for Military Modernization
(Washington D.C.) U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class submarines were built in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, yet remain critical to the services’ fleet today and remain in service to a larger extent than any other class as of today.
Although the Los Angeles boats will progressively and quickly retire in coming years, they form a key foundation of the Navy’s undersea power force and contain a handful of impactful technologies designed to counter Soviet subs in the Cold War.
Why the Los Angeles-Class Matters
The primary intent or mission for the Los Angeles-class boats, an interesting essay from the Federation of American Scientists describes, is to conduct Carrier Battle Group protection and conduct anti-submarine warfare operations against what was called the Soviet Surface Action Group.
https://warriormaven.com/sea/los-angeles-class-attack-submarines-protect-navy-carriers
