Think A U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Is Unsinkable? Meet the Gotland-Class Submarine

Think A U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Is Unsinkable? Meet the Gotland-Class Submarine

Key Points and Summary – In 2005, Sweden’s AIP-equipped HSwMS Gotland penetrated a U.S. carrier strike group and logged simulated torpedo “kills” on USS Ronald Reagan—an exercise result that rattled planners. The diesel-electric boat’s Stirling AIP let it stay submerged and ultra-quiet, exposing gaps in carrier defense layers and highlighting how littoral-optimized subs can threaten multibillion-dollar surface assets. (Oct. 1, 2005) – The Swedis…