Sound of silence
I've read that nuke boats are noisy when compared to the diesel-electrics. They (nukes) are a threat based on their weapons carried. The DE boats are a threat by silence.
Since most of the subs built are not nuke powered, they represent the actual state of the art.
Just as most wars are settled by the conventional forces rather than the fancy gadgets, the naval wars will be settled by the simple, time-tested silent service.
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