Transparency of the Oceans, a Threat to the Future of Nuclear Submarines

The transparency of the oceans and the easy detection of submarines with the help of today's modern equipment may eliminate the existence philosophy of nuclear and long-range submarines forever. Until today, the oceans have been a safe haven for nuclear submarines. Having an unlimited range and being several hundred miles away from the coastal and dangerous waters of the countries and sheltering in the depths of the oceans, firstly, they have always been in a safe and hidden environment, which made it difficult to access and attack them, and secondly, they guaranteed the possibility of a second strike (nuclear attack) on the enemy (after the enemy's first nuclear attack), which was the main factor of nuclear deterrence. But nowadays the conditions are changing rapidly and with the increase in variety, accuracy and extent of submarine tracking equipment, even the heart of the oceans has become unsafe or so called "transparent" for nuclear submarines.