Navy mulling more nukes, SecNav says

[GreatAmerican]

http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/05/navy_secnav_sandiego_070518w/

Aircraft carriers might not be the only nuclear-powered surface ships in the future fleet.

Navy Secretary Donald C. Winter told a San Diego audience that service officials are closely studying the possibility of nuclear power for a new class of cruisers, a strategy that has drawn some congressional interest....

Navy Secretary Donald C. Winter says service officials are considering the possibility of nuclear power for a new class of cruisers. Here, Winter is briefed by Capt. Geoffrey Pack, commanding officer of Assault Unit 5.

 

[USNA69]

A nuclear capable LCAC?

 

[SubSquid]

ALRIGHT!!! Nuc's in the Gator Navy!

 

[USNA69]

Almost as dangerous as a sailor with a sidearm.