What Happened
Colby Highlights Importance of Submarine Force in Indo-Pacific Denial Defense
Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby spoke at the Naval Submarine League’s Annual Symposium and Industry Update, highlighting the importance of submarine forces in the US War Department’s approach to military power. Colby emphasized the need for a strong and quiet approach, citing the submarine force as a strategic asset for the US in the Indo-Pacific region. The US has a significant advantage in undersea capabilities, which can be used to impose uncertainty on adversaries and deny them the ability to achieve quick, decisive military success. This was reported by the U.S. Department of War.