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Conventional submarines and U.S. fleet training

An SSK question leads to an assessment of added training demands alongside nuclear submarines and uncrewed systems.

Conventional SubmarinesLive Q&AModern NavyNuclear SubmarinesTrainingUncrewed SystemsUS Navy
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Question

Should the U.S. Navy build conventional submarines to increase fleet numbers?

Short answer

The conclusion is that SSKs add training and preparation demands without a clear advantage in the force described.

Notes

Conventional submarines are treated as a possible addition, but the discussion concludes that they offer no real advantage in the force described. The concern is the extra training and preparation involved in operating SSKs alongside SSNs and uncrewed systems. The brief exchange does not develop a basing or logistics plan.