NORKS NOW HAVE A NUCLEAR ATTACK SUBMARINE.....MAYBE

By Bob Walsh

 

A ceremony to mark the launch of a new North Korean ballistic missile submarine on Sept. 6 

 

The North Koreans have announced that they have launched a "tactical nuclear attack submarine."  However, it may be largely wishful thinking.

The ship was launched on Wednesday.  Kim John Un was there to do the honors and make a lot of noise.  

The U. S. was aware of the beginning of the sub four years ago.  Our intel guys believe that the sub is not nuclear powered but may be capable of carrying and launching nuclear missiles.  It appears to be based on the old Russian ROMEO class boats, of which North Korea has about 20 in their submarine fleet of about 80.  This sub appears to have ten launch tubes.  The Norks have tested sub-launched ballistic missiles.  

It is likely that the vessel will not be operational for at least 18 months and possibly longer.  This is a normal time delay between launch and installation of all the goodies.