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An interesting aspect to the story is that it looks like China forced the Navy to disclose details the accident publicly accusing the US of a cover up.

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/10/29/china-accusin...

I was worried it was a collision with a Chinese vessel. Communication was poorly handled by the Navy.

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"US Pacific Fleet released a press statement on the submarine incident five days after the collision occurred on October 2, delaying its release because of operational security concerns. China has capitalized on that delay, suggesting it is suspicious."

Public notice within 5 days isn't too bad given we are talking about a strategic asset.

Yes, you are right, especially under normal circumstances. In this case it allowed a window for China to take advantage of the delay in releasing the information and use it for their own PR spin.

5 days also makes sense for a cautious quiet transit to a major port.

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