11.   The threats that carrier battle groups and a large attack submarine fleet were built to confront no longer exist.

12.   The submarine fleet continues to receive new vessels when it is too large for any conceivable challenge it could face in the next several decades.

13.   Undoubtedly, Russia needs to spend more money on maintenance and safety for its submarine fleet.

14.   A retired Navy admiral and frequent critic of the service, Carroll is contemptuous of the argument that a bigger submarine fleet is needed for intelligence purposes.

15.   He said the navy would upgrade its power by modernizing its submarine fleet and missiles.

16.   On Wednesday, Rear Admiral Afzal Tahir, deputy chief of naval staff, said India has ambitions to nuclearize its submarine fleet and Pakistan has to keep pace.

17.   Rear Adm. Stephen Pietropaoli, a Navy spokesman, told reporters that both the Atlantic and Pacific submarine fleets are reviewing procedures involving civilian guests on sea maneuvers.

18.   Tahir also said Pakistan would induct nuclear weapons into its submarine fleet.

19.   The Australian navy has sought to silence critics of its beleaguered new submarine fleet by blowing up an old warship for practice.

20.   The Singapore Navy took delivery Wednesday of a Swedish-built submarine, doubling the size of its submarine fleet, the Ministry of Defense said.