The U.S. Department of Defense has called submarines 'vital' for national defense.
among NATO countries and allies. Some have likened undersea military investment to activities seen during the Cold War.
A 1990s USS Pennsylvania United States Navy nuclear powered Ohio-Class ballistic missile submarine cruises on the ocean surface. The U.S. Navy's submarine fleet is"vital" for defending the nation, the Defense Department has said.Overall, the U.S. has 64 submarines in its fleet, whereas Russia has an estimated 58, according to the non-profit Nuclear Threat Initiative.
The Russian Navy"commands one of the largest submarine fleets in the world," according to the NTI. Moscow has"significantly modernized its submarine force in recent years," with 11 nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines and 17 nuclear-powered attack submarines.
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