From The New Wars:
If the new Administration in Washington has to contend with old Cold War threats in its future force structure planning, such as against China or Russia, then they are off to a good start with most of the weapon systems the military services currently have under contract. Though the bulk were ordered after the collapse of the Soviet Union, each bears striking resemblance to the old way of warfare. Photos are of alternatives we think better suited to Hybrid Conflicts:
Virginia class submarine-Case of the right submarine at the wrong time. A pretty good Blue Water design which the Navy insists is adequate for operating in littoral or shallow seas. Instead it is a natural evolution of the Los Angeles class which proved so essential in standing down the Soviets. At 7800 tons they are the size of a WW 2 light cruiser, and in no way need be anywhere near waters infested with naval mines and deadly silent new diesel electric submarines. Alternative-A true littoral submarine such as the Swedish Gotland with air-independent-propulsion. Keep some Virginia’s for deep sea operations only.
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