US Navy SEAL mini-sub built for South China Sea action by Gabriel Honrada SOURCE: Asia Times

SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two launch an SDV from the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Philadelphia. Photo: US Navy

"The MK11’s introduction indicates a major paradigm shift in US Special Forces doctrine. While being heavily engaged in counterterrorism and counterinsurgency from the late 20^th to early 21^st century, Special Forces capabilities are being built for future great power competition with China and Russia"