The naval submarine forces commander said today that he does not want diesel subs in the U.S. fleet, because nuclear subs provide more endurance and stealth. The comments come as the United States and U.S. industry begin helping Taiwan acquire diesel subs, raising speculation the Navy may acquire some of the subs too. When asked at a breakfast briefing if there was a place for diesel submarines in the Navy, Vice Adm. John Grossenbacher, naval submarine forces commander, said he...
