How To Sink An Aircraft Carrier -- David Axe, Real Clear Defense/War Is Boring
Sneak up in a submarine, that's how.
A photo depicting an American nuclear-powered submarine poking its periscope above the waves—within shooting distance of a British aircraft carrier during a war game—is a useful reminder of one of the most important truths of naval warfare.
For every sailor who’s not in a submarine, submarines are real scary.
Stealthy and heavily-armed, subs are by far the most powerful naval vessels in the world for full-scale warfare—and arguably the best way to sink those more obvious icons of naval power, aircraft carriers.
The public may not fully appreciate submarines’ lopsided combat advantage, but the world’s leading navies sure do. Today Chinese, Russian and American submarines, among others, are busy sneaking up on, tracking and practicing sinking rival fleets’ flattops.
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My Comment: China has repeatedly mentioned that they want to have at least 10 aircraft carriers in the future .... I guess this explains why they are focusing on anti-submarine technologies.
On the flip side .... the Chinese have also surprised U.S. carriers in the past .... The uninvited guest: Chinese sub pops up in middle of U.S. Navy exercise, leaving military chiefs red-faced (Daily Mail).
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