Vaughn wrote:

"Joe Delphi" wrote in message
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The submarines from other countries are diesel and noisy and
therefore not all that much of a threat.



Yes, but when they shut down those diesels and lurk, they get very quiet
indeed! Their small size makes them even harder to find. The last I heard, the
US Navy considers conventional submarines to be a significant threat.

Vaughn






Which is why CVN's tend to stay in deep water far offshore.