[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.

[Steve Van Doorn]

Why would undersea war crafts be disastrous? They will always be more difficult to spot then ships on the surface.