Forget About the Carriers, It’s All About the Submarines, Baby!

Carriers no longer have the deterrent effect they did just a few short decades ago.
Forget About the Carriers, It’s All About the Submarines, Baby!
The ballistic missile submarine USS George Washington (SSBN-598) U.S. Navy. Public Domain
Mike Fredenburg
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Since World War II, aircraft carriers have been the primary vehicle used by the United States to project naval power into other countries and regions. However, with a growing threat from anti-ship missiles and submarines, the use of carriers against competitors such as China is becoming increasingly risky.
Mike Fredenburg
Mike Fredenburg
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Mike Fredenburg writes on military technology and defense matters with an emphasis on defense reform. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and master's degree in production operations management.