I come up with it from my head using logic reasoning & the process of elimination. Since the US is having trouble restarting SSK production, and Taiwan paying for them, that leaves stricken LA subs that may be sold "as is" or as converted SSKs. In my previous posts (some of which you deleted), I included and to support my ideas- I don't make things up regarding technology that's already out and Taiwan's (they most probably have substantial intelligence capability inside the PRC) of the PLAN's current & future carrier related developments. I am open to criticism substantiated by valid references, but not statements like "no chance.. no way.. it will never happen.. it's not worth it.." , etc. You are attacking the ideas you don't want to accept subjectively without researching all the possible alternatives, and when I and others provide more data to the contrary you don't even bother to admit that you may be wrong- that happened in other teads too, by the way. Just because you are a moderator ("it's good to be King") doesn't mean that you have an unalienable right to usurp the final say on anything being discussed here. So, if you want this forum to stay interesting for all, not just yourself, you'll do good if you stop categoricaly saying "never.., won't.., no way.., isn't.., " and the like. I hope we have an understanding now.
Please reference a link to a credible technological organization where the conversion of nuclear attack subs to diesel electric subs has not only been discussed, but where technology is being put forward along with the production plans to accomplish this particualr task.
This could be very true, but to overcome the PRC's & domestic objections for exporting nuclear powered subs to Taiwan, that maybe the quickest way- otherwise the ROC may go nuclear for the ultimate detterant, like N.Korea has done!
Russia’s not the only county with a lot of hunks of rusting junk.