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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 MDA request includes $105 million for the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR), slightly more than the $103.5 requested in FY24. LRDR, deemed a critical capability by US Northern Command (NORTHCOM)/NORAD leaders, will transfer to the Space Force to begin operations in FY25.
They're getting certified on the loading of Vertical Launch Systems munitions; specifically, loading of Tomahawk cruise Missiles onto surface combatant warship
The MDA has now awarded concept and design GPI deals to Raytheon, Lockheed, and Northrop Grumman to strengthen what agency officials describe as a “layered defense.”
The DF-26 comes with a “modular design,” meaning that the launch vehicle can accommodate two types of nuclear warheads and several types of conventional warheads.