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What is the special allowance for three submarines intended to cover?

The special allowance covers cruiser submarines and would extend to Moscow under the proposed settlement.

Cruiser Submarines First London Naval Treaty (1930)Soviet Navy

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What is the special allowance for three submarines intended to cover?

Short answer

Cruiser submarines. Soviet entry would extend that provision to Moscow alongside the other major powers.

Notes

The special submarine allowance concerns cruiser submarines. Soviet entry would extend that provision to Moscow alongside the other major participants, with the French Surcouf as an existing example. A Soviet design is left open.