I've been screaming this for a decade...
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wrote on 11 Feb 2025, 15:09 last edited by
Bring back the frigate. Use an existing design with slight (10%) modifications. Build them in the U.S.
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wrote on 11 Feb 2025, 15:11 last edited by
And while we're at it, there are some outstanding diesel-electric sub designs to be had off-the-shelf, for a fraction of what a nuclear submarine costs. For some roles, they are ideal.