submitted by Spaceman84 to Military 1 monthMay 3, 2024 18:11:56 ago (+8/-0) (archive.is)
https://archive.is/2024.05.03-215950/https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/4624326-almost-all-navy-shipbuilding-is-hopelessly-behind-schedule-as-war-looms/
[ + ] DeusExMachina
[ - ] DeusExMachina 0 points 1 monthMay 4, 2024 01:02:59 ago (+0/-0)
I'm not entirely sure which would scenario would be better. Either it's us and various technologically advanced black projects are finally bubbling to the surface of public awareness. Or, it's some alien race of bug-eyed tentacle monsters who are only here to kidnap and sodomize children and harvest their DNA. It's getting really hard to tell the difference these days.
[ + ] vol09877
[ - ] vol09877 0 points 1 monthMay 4, 2024 00:29:49 ago (+0/-0)
[ + ] iSnark
[ - ] iSnark 0 points 1 monthMay 3, 2024 19:20:41 ago (+0/-0)
https://maritime-executive.com/article/darpa-unveils-manta-ray-uncrewed-extended-duration-undersea-vessel
which begs the question, How did THIS get built?
[ + ] Lost_In_The_Thinking
[ - ] Lost_In_The_Thinking 0 points 1 monthMay 3, 2024 21:24:30 ago (+0/-0)
[ + ] Indoctrinated_USA
[ - ] Indoctrinated_USA 2 points 1 monthMay 3, 2024 19:12:18 ago (+2/-0)
Almost 40% of the current submarine force is non-operational because they can't field crews competent to operate and maintain the boats.
Seems fifteen years of aggressive DEI have seriously eroded our fleet readiness.
[ + ] glooper
[ - ] glooper 1 point 1 monthMay 3, 2024 19:23:09 ago (+1/-0)*
"I can't find kids that are smart enough, skinny enough and motivated enough..." Some random sub fleet admiral a year ago..
Just read that only 7 destroyers in the seventh fleet (out of almost 40) are currently operational... Bremerton sub fleet is parked at the dock, only three of the eight seawolf attack subs are currently manned, but they are all in perfect, operational condition. Sure hope china doesn't red dawn the west coast... wouldn't that suprize everyone?
[ + ] Crackinjokes
[ - ] Crackinjokes 0 points 1 monthMay 3, 2024 18:37:07 ago (+0/-0)