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The Navy Had a Nuclear Submarine That Could Tap Russia’s Undersea Cables and Self Destruct

Key Points and Summary - USS Halibut began life as a Regulus cruise-missile submarine, but its real legacy came after a radical refit turned it into a one-of-a-kind spy boat. -The Navy ripped out its ...
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7 nuclear submarines built for one mission only

Modern nuclear forces increasingly rely on platforms built for a single, unforgiving task. Just as analysts note that Russia’s Su-35S fighter was built for just one mission, nuclear-armed states field ...