Submarine & Other Matters

I publish analysis about subs, other naval matters, nuclear weapons and broad political issues. Unlike most advanced countries Australian submarine changes are very slow. The first Collins LOTE may be limited to optronic masts (?) and only ready in 2030 (?). Triumphant Trump may decide to cancel Biden's "Democrat" AUKUS Virginia offer because the US Navy 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