BEAUFORT SEA (March 10, 2018) The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) and the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768) break through the ice March 10, 2018, in support of Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2018. ICEX 2018 is a five-week exercise that allows the Navy to assess its operational readiness in the Arctic, increasing experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment, and continue to develop relationships with other services, allies and partner organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Micheal H. Lee)
it would make sense for USN to buy/build a couple ice breakers (armed). The subs are versatile but there are things that they can't do.
ReplyDeleteI'd say five - two for each coast, and one for our Antarctic base. We could lease it out to other countries down there and make it pay for itself. I bet the Finns could whip up a batch for us right quick.
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