What is the purpose for Submarines?

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Todays submarines are either designed as ballistic missile subs or as attack subs. The ballistic misslie submarines (Boomers) are strategic weapons and deterrent systems designed to use the ocean depths for concealment. Attack submarines seek out enemy Boomers and surface vessels.

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