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The Navy Had a Nuclear Submarine That Could Tap Russia’s Undersea Cables and Self Destruct

Key Points and Summary - USS Halibut began life as a Regulus cruise-missile submarine, but its real legacy came after a radical refit turned it into a one-of-a-kind spy boat. -The Navy ripped out its ...
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Self Destruct Mode: USS Parche Navy Spy Submarine Was Ready for Anything

Key Points: The USS Parche, a modified Sturgeon-class nuclear-powered submarine, was one of the U.S. Navy's most decorated and secretive Cold War vessels. Commissioned in 1974, it transitioned from a ...