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Critiques of the DDG(X) program highlight the risk of investing in large, expensive surface warships in an era where underwater and unmanned systems might offer more strategic value.

The US Department of Defense will extend the design and feasibility phase of the DDG(X) programme for another year.

Initial renderings of the DDG(X) include two 600kw lasers mounted towards the stern of the ship, Rolling Airframe Missiles, and the powerful A/N SPY 6 v1 radar system.