1. I am not defending Biden.
2. It’s fairly normal for about one third of any fleet to spend time in repair and refit.
“2. It’s fairly normal for about one third of any fleet to spend time in repair and refit.”
I agree. It is my understanding that the subs are out for 6 months per crew. 2 crews per sub. Gold & Blue if memory serves. Then in for repair & refit for 12 to 18 months.
At one time, I read that the navy was thinking of doing the same with the super carriers.
” It’s fairly normal for about one third of any fleet to spend time in repair and refit.”
Without knowing much I can see that. “Refits” would include improvements. And if they had to most of the subs could probably be put into action before the intended work was completed.