It's really pretty neat looking but I'm not sure what role it would play. Not that I'm a submarine tactician or strategist by any means. Our boomers can be used to project ultimate power all over the world, and the attack subs can run around the world as well. But they have large crews and extended time at sea capabilities. Not sure what kind of trans-oceanic capability this one has. Maybe it can stay out for months or not, the description doesn't say.
I can see this for some kind of clandestine special teams insertion and up close coastal observation, but seems we have sufficient capabilities in those regards already by air, surface vessel or satellite.
Anyway, innovation or efforts at innovation are always good. Maybe one of you folks more versed in maritime strategic needs could help out here? Just what would you use this for?
They would have to be attached to a mother sub. Doable.
