USA—Navy Unveils Next-Gen Destroyer Concept
USNI News | 01/14/2022
The Navy has revealed an initial concept for its next-generation destroyer, reports USNI News.
On Wednesday, the Navy unveiled the concept for the DDG(X) destroyer during a briefing at the Surface Navy Association symposium in Arlington, Va.
The top-level requirements for the design were approved by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday in December 2020, noted Breaking Defense.
The concept uses the Aegis Baseline 10 combat system and SPY-6 radar developed for the Arleigh Burke-class...