Titanium Titans of the Deep: Why the Navy Passed on Russia's Best Submarine Edge

Summary

1. Titanium offered unparalleled speed, depth capability, and stealth advantages.
2. The US Navy opted not to pursue titanium construction due to high costs and complexity.
3. The US, instead, focused on developing advanced anti-submarine warfare technologies, such as the Mark 48 Torpedo.

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• Media Check: National Interest - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY) 
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.