Summary and Key Points: Despite the notion that all military submarines are designed for offensive operations, "attack submarines" specifically target other vessels, including enemy subs and warships.
-Among the world's elite attack submarines are the Russian Project 945A Kondor Class (Sierra II) and Project 885 Yasen (Severodvinsk), the British Astute-class, and the American Virginia and Seawolf-classes.
-These submarines boast advanced stealth, speed, and weaponry, making them formidable assets in naval warfare.