How much range would an uncrewed submarine need for anti-invasion or limited convoy-interdiction work in the Mediterranean?
Short answerAbout 500 nautical miles is suggested for a theater-limited uncrewed asset rather than an ocean-going submarine.
NotesThe proposal is first reframed as an uncrewed asset. For anti-invasion or limited convoy-interdiction work in the Mediterranean or a similar body of water, roughly 500 nautical miles is offered as a useful range. The estimate is tied to that narrow theater and mission rather than offered as a general submarine requirement. Operating geography should define endurance before designers add size and complexity.