The USS Newport News (SSN 750) made a significant port call in Reykjavik on July 9, marking Iceland's first visit by an American nuclear-equipped submarine. This arrival highlights Iceland's strategic importance in the Arctic amidst increasing Russian undersea activity. The U.S. submarine signifies NATO's commitment to reassure allies and demonstrate U.S. naval reach. Submarines are essential military assets, capable of various missions, and serve as strategic deterrence. An analysis by 24/7 Wall St. on military submarine statistics ranked countries based on their active submarine fleets and overall military strength.
The arrival of the U.S. sub was a strategic move on NATO's part as Russian undersea activity increases, showcasing Iceland's importance in the Arctic region.
Modern submarines are state-of-the-art, acting as submersible homes to sailors for months at a time, and capable of several kinds of missions.
Submarines are vital for national defense, acting as a strategic deterrent and could easily shift the balance of power in one swift attack.
Countries were ranked by the number of military submarines in active service, and only those with four or more were considered for the list.
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