Submarine & Other Matters

The misadventures of AUKUS robot AlboGov never cease. I publish on subs, other naval, nuclear weapons & broad political issues. Aussie sub changes are glacial: talk rather than actual new subs. The 1st Collins LOTE may secretly concern the US Combat System & be ready 2029. Trump may decide to cancel the AUKUS Virginia offer due to USN advice it needs all operational SSNs right through to the 2040s. My colleagues Shawn C and Gessler are excellent writers. Pete.

November 5, 2016

Reports to Congress on Columbia class (SSBN[X]) and Virginia class Programs

The following are two excellent reports to Congress by the USA's No.1 (overt) submarine analyst, Ronald O'Rourke "Specialist in Naval Affairs" writing for the Congressional Research Service (CRS). The reports are:

1. Oct. 25, 2016 CRS report, Navy Columbia Class (Ohio Replacement) Ballistic Missile

Submarine (SSBN[X]) Program: Background and Issues for Congress. (7-5700, ww.crs.gov,

R41129) https://news.usni.org/2016/11/04/22361 and

2. As earlier reported in Submarine Matters, Oct. 25, 2016 CRS Report, Navy Virginia (SSN-774)

Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress (7-5700,

www.crs.gov, RL32418)

https://news.usni.org/2016/11/03/document-report-congress-virginia-class-submarine-program-5-2

Pete