Navy commander, SecState kibosh mixed submarine fleet that experts say would be ‘more complicated’, ‘inefficient’ to operate

March 5, 2026

The Hill Times: When asked about the report, Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee said “the most efficient way is [procuring] a single fleet of 12 submarines,” and that it would be “more complicated” to operate a mixed fleet. A decision on the submarine contract is expected this spring…