There is only so much to say about the role of nuclear-powered submarines in the post-Cold War era. During the Cold War they seemed to be all the rage among American and Soviet Union governments. The two countries were both continually making more nuclear weapons and were afraid of attack from the other country. The competition between the United States and the Soviet Union caused great threat to both sides and in turn this lead …showed first 75 words of 512 total…

…showed last 75 words of 512 total…Despite the end of the cold war, Russia has made it known stated that the Northern Fleet, a place where they operate on specially constructed tankers, will continue to be an important part of their nuclear strategic arm forces. They now have not only nuclear-powered submarines, but also some tankers and such. Fortunately though, the Cold War has ended and we do not have to worry about nuclear war striking any time soon. Cold War.