"Sir, the Aircraft Carrier Is Gone": A French Nuclear Submarine 'Sank' A Navy Carrier

Summary and Key Points: In a 2015 joint exercise, a French Rubis-class submarine managed to slip past the US Navy's defenses and simulate the sinking of the supercarrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, along with four escort ships. The war game, involving Carrier Strike Group 12, highlighted vulnerabilities in the US Navy's defense systems.

-This outcome is particularly concerning given rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, where US naval dominance is critical.

-The incident underscores...