U.S. Navy Keeps Virginia Subs Away From Allied Diesel-Electrics

The U.S. Navy says it prohibits its Virginia-class submarines from operating near diesel-electric submarines during exercises with allied forces for fear that some of the Virginia’s stealthy characteristics could be compromised. The service acknowledged the prohibition in response to concerns raised...

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