Colin Parkinson
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No DE sub builder builds for under ice ops, it's the development of better batteries and AIP that make it possible today. It may be one DE design is slightly better than the other for ice edge work. But that will be one one consideration in a whole mix of needs.I found this article from a few years ago that specifically addresses some of the design considerations for under-ice operations. It's very interesting, and suggests that even nucs have "challenges" operating up there. I would think it unlikely that the Korean subs were designed with this purpose in mind, so maybe not the best option after all.