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The number of nations with nuclear submarines is so small it’s clearly one of the strongest strategic advantages a nation state can have. An example of how ser
by codezero 5y ago
The number of nations with nuclear submarines is so small it’s clearly one of the strongest strategic advantages a nation state can have.
An example of how seriously the US takes this kind of thing look back to history. After Walker leaked secrets the US started getting even more protective of its submarine programs. The combination of power, propulsion, stealth, and attack capabilities make them the pinnacle of deployable mobile power. A carrier group can start a war, a single submarine can finish one with 24x12 100kt warheads.
The density of sensitive information relating to submarines is very very high.