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The Zumwalt-class destroyer is an ever-growing boondoggle
Hypersonic missiles were supposed to give the ships a purpose. Instead, they brought more procurement issues
July 22, 2026
Hypersonic missiles were supposed to give the ships a purpose. Instead, they brought more procurement issues
Publicly, Trump called the freeze a ‘negotiating chip’ with China. Acting Navy Secretary said something completely different to Congress Thursday.
It's been docked for repairs for a decade, costing the taxpayer $800 million — a poster child for the Navy’s procurement issues
The services are slashing programs that teach officers the language and cultural skills critical to avoiding misunderstandings and crisis
At best, the Navy will receive three troublesome ships that will cost more than $10 billion each before then entire scheme is abandoned
Autonomous maritime vessels could keep armed service members out of harm’s way — if they don’t set off new wars in the process
