Floating capsules could allow subs to deploy missiles for later use

FLOATING: In the future, buoyant capsules could allow submarines to leave missiles floating in strategic locations where they could be activated later, according to Rear Adm. John Butler, commander of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center. The Navy is developing two encapsulation systems - the Stealthy...

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