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defense3 days ago•19 min saved

Seawolf Shortage Undermines U.S. Undersea Edge in Pacific Rivalry

Defense analyst Harry J. Kazianis argues that decades after Seawolf was conceived as a Cold War high-end hunter, budget cuts and strategic shifts left the U.S. Navy with only one Seawolf-class submarine ready (USS Jimmy Carter), while the other two remain in maintenance or modified for different missions. The Virginia-class cannot fully replace Seawolf’s capabilities, and the planned SSN(X) won’t come online until the 2040s, creating a growing undersea gap against a rapidly modernizing Chinese and Russian submarine force.

via 19FortyFive|

#defense #military #navy

military9 months ago•5 min saved

USS Connecticut Submarine to Return to Service After Pacific Crash Damage

The USS Connecticut, a Seawolf class nuclear attack submarine, is undergoing extensive repairs after a 2021 collision with an underwater seamount in the South China Sea. The repair process, which began in February 2023 and is expected to conclude in late 2026, has faced delays and high costs due to the unique and complex nature of the damage, as well as the limited availability of spare parts for the class. The incident highlighted issues in command and maintenance, and the Navy is prioritizing the submarine's return to service amidst broader challenges in naval shipbuilding and maintenance.

via The War Zone|

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