"Vaughn" wrote in message
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"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





I have read that Australian and NATO diesel subs have 'sunk' US carriers in
exercises.