The Navy’s Great Nuclear Attack Submarine Shortage Has No Easy Fix

The Navy’s Great Nuclear Attack Submarine Shortage Has No Easy Fix

Key Points – The US Navy faces a critical “submarine deficit,” operating only 53 of the 66 fast attack submarines it requires, a gap projected to persist until mid-century due to slow production rates (currently 1.2 boats per year versus a needed 2.3-2.5). -This shortfall, emphasized by figures like Senator Roger Wicker, strains the existing […] The post The Navy’s Great Nuclear Attack Submarine Shortage Has No Easy Fix appeared first on 19Forty…