53cm already is a UGST...
Given the fact that the SS-N-27 payload's max speed is going to be reduced to 45kts, and that is has been at 55kts in error for so long with no one saying anything, I sense the opposition to this is strictly in principle and not because of any practical consideration given the state of DW and LWAMI.
I have to think that 1/3 of people will oppose any changes that aren't written in Jane's (even though jane's can be wrong too) and 1/3 of people will oppose any improvements to Russian equipment, particularly SUBROCs, even if the balance of the changes will make both SUBROCs, when considered together, less effective.
If I don't filter those opinions out, I'm left with a confusing picture.
Cheers,
David
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