Replacing the Subs

[suffolkowner]

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[KevinB]

Interesting read, applicable to Canada, on how Portugal was able to sail an AIP sub under Arctic waters.

How Portugal shaped Canada's new submarines and fine-tuned Arctic defence

Portugal is the first country in recent history to operate a conventional submarine under the Arctic ice. The Navy's adaptations for this mission are being studied by Canada, which will incorporate them into its new fleet. Arpão has expanded "tactical options" for underwater combat in the far...

www.euronews.com

So something that USN, UK, French and other nuke boats do for months at a time is all of a sudden something to celebrate a conventional boat under the edge of the ice for 4 days?


It took them a decade to plan and numerous other government entities helping.

Hmm.

Unsure of the hoopla here.