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What You Need to Know: The Los Angeles-class ... aircraft carriers. -Despite their value and the rising threats from adversaries like China, the U.S. Navy is retiring these submarines without ...

Summary and 5 Points You Need to Know: The Los Angeles-class ... Soviet fast-attack submarines had developed the ability to hit speeds sufficient to keep up with U.S. aircraft carriers.