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That assumes that submarines are not detectable. This is a big if with all improvements in in sensors.

• ceejayoz 4y ago
  Assuming for a moment NATO can perfectly track each and every Russian submarine and take them all out at once, you've still got the Strategic Rocket Forces to contend with, especially their mobile launchers. There's no feasible way the US can hit Russia with a first strike and not receive a nuclear strike in return. MAD remains in place, even if the US can knock down a few dozen missiles with ABMs.
  • _0w8t 4y ago
    Again, this assumes that mobile launchers on trucks and trains cannot be tracked. It can be true now, but not necessary in 10-20 years.
    • ceejayoz 4y ago
      "Tracked" and "simultaneously hit, not missing a single launcher, deep within Russia, without any warning" are not the same thing.