+daddyairplanes 8,629 Posted July 8, 2010 http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/08599200237800 Heard about this idea for a few years now. Glad its a reality but i wonder if theres one outfitted to take care of helo's ala Tom Clancy's Debt of Honor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 153 Posted July 8, 2010 Thats been on the books for a few years and as they are mounted in a sub it means that no-one is sure if they are off their shores or not... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FastCargo 412 Posted July 8, 2010 This is a direct thumb in the eye of those idiots who think just because a weapon was built in the Cold War for Cold War duties can't be retasked to do something completely different...and do it efficient and effectively. FC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShrikeHawk 384 Posted July 9, 2010 The article seems to suggest the "implied threat" is directed at China. I don't think so; it's directed at North Korea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted July 9, 2010 It can do both at once! It's a direct threat to NK, but a reminder to China. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
