The Zumwalt-Class Is One Odd Looking Stealth Destroyer The Navy is exploring a new range of weapons for its stealthy USS Zumwalt destroyer to better prepare the ship for future warfare against technically advanced enemies. Here's What You Need To Remember: The Zumwalt's most notable piece of equipment is the BAE Systems Advanced Gun System - a long-range targeting computer designed to accurately hit targets at great distances. Navy developers of the new high-tech, stealthy USS Zumwalt destroyer are widening the mission envelope for the ship, exploring new ammunition for its guns and preparing to fire its first missiles next year.