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Rapid Fire Sept. 13, 2013: The Coming US Submarine Shortfall

Rapid Fire Sept. 13, 2013: The Coming US Submarine Shortfall

by | Sep 13, 2013 | Africa - Other, Alliances, Asia - Central, Chemical Weapons, Daily Rapid Fire, Europe - Other, France, Leadership & People, Logistics, Missiles - Ballistic, Oceans - International, Security & Secrecy, Submarines, USA

* During a hearing at the US House Armed Services Committee, Rear Admiral Richard Breckenridge outlined significant shortfalls in the future submarine fleet – which today counts 55 boats – but while the Navy says they need to maintain a fleet of at least...