A us nuclear submarine will make a publicly announced visit to South Korea within months as observers note that the rate of publicly announced sub visits are increasing worldwide, reports Bloomberg.
It has long been noted that surface vessels, including aircraft carrier groups, are vulnerable to missile attack in ways that submarines are not. Each sub carries up to 20 D-5 Trident ballistic missiles.
Ronald O'Rourke, chief naval forces analyst for the Congressional Research Service, cited 'unusual Navy actions late last year to publicise the presence' of nuclear-armed vessels 'in the Arabian Sea, at Diego Garcia, at Gibraltar and in the Atlantic.'
He said it's not clear whether the upcoming South Korea visit is part of such a new 'public signaling strategy' or a one-time decision 'reflecting circumstances specific to the security situation on the Korean Peninsula.'
Said the Biden administration: 'We will work with Allies and partners to identify opportunities to increase the visibility of US strategic assets to the region as a demonstration of US resolve and commitment.'
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It has long been noted that surface vessels, including aircraft carrier groups, are vulnerable to missile attack in ways that submarines are not. Each sub carries up to 20 D-5 Trident ballistic missiles.
Ronald O'Rourke, chief naval forces analyst for the Congressional Research Service, cited 'unusual Navy actions late last year to publicise the presence' of nuclear-armed vessels 'in the Arabian Sea, at Diego Garcia, at Gibraltar and in the Atlantic.'
He said it's not clear whether the upcoming South Korea visit is part of such a new 'public signaling strategy' or a one-time decision 'reflecting circumstances specific to the security situation on the Korean Peninsula.'
Said the Biden administration: 'We will work with Allies and partners to identify opportunities to increase the visibility of US strategic assets to the region as a demonstration of US resolve and commitment.'
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