Interesting. The present and future of ocean submarine detection and tracking is LEO satellite-based LASER surveillance. Passive SONAR is sadly a relic of a prior generation's technology. Even bi-static active now has its limitations. However, new generation BGL pinpoint detection and EM weapons will make the submarine, especially diesel's, a fairly high risk occupation in the time frame mentioned. Like Randy... sounds like more bluster than reality to me.

I would say if the Russian people continue to demonstrate against the ruling power/s like Vladimir Putin we probably have little to worry about. Besides there are a lot of truths being discussed by Rick and Randy.
However if needed, I could work a watch from 1000 to 1400 Tuesday - Friday only. Sorry no weekends, holidays. Birthdays off; to include wife, daughters and grand children. Oh yea a one year contract required upon signing on.
Chuck
Chuck