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Why the Navy's $5 Billion Zumwalt Destroyer Can't Afford to Fire Its Own Gun

The Navy spent $5 billion building the Zumwalt destroyer around a revolutionary gun system, then canceled the ammo because each round cost $1 million.

K. Brennan

· July 6, 2026 · 5 min read

Why the Navy's $32 Billion Constellation-Class Frigate Can't Stop Changing What It Wants to Be

The Navy's FFG-62 Constellation-class frigate is years behind schedule and billions over budget. Here's why the ship keeps redesigning itself.

K. Brennan

· June 15, 2026 · 4 min read

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