[Steve Van Doorn]

"futuristic midget-subs"

Every country is attempting to make a fleet of stealth ships but under the water in small crafts can be the way to go if they do it right.

[stevem]

I don't know for sure about that. I always thought the US has it right to run defense on a three legged stool. Nevertheless, these days several nations are trying to make undersea warfare a crucial component. Everything I have been able to read suggests it provides a truly dangerous platform.

I have always thought it's vital for the good guys to be at least on a par with the bad guys. I like it that the Australians are doing this and like it that the Australians are on our side.