The US Navy's new DD-21: an analysis

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The US Navy has launched its plans for the development of its new destroyer called DD-21. The $25-billion, 32 ship program will replace the current the current SPRUANCE Class (DD-963) destroyers built in the 1970s and Oliver Hazard Perry (FFG-7) class frigates built in the 1980s. The proposed DD-21 features land-attack capabilities and needs a very small crew of only 95 including the helicopter detail. The destroyer offers increased stealth, a new radar, two new gun systems, improved anti- submarine warfare, better anti-mine capabities, better C3I, and an entirely new propulsion system.

Destroyers, Destroyers (Warships)

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Update on U.S. Navy shiipbuilding the 'X' factor

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The major Navy shipbuilding program since roughly 1997 has been the ARLEIGH B (DDG-51) Class destroyer, with about three having been approved annually since 1990. Other ongoing programs include the construction of the CVN-76 carrier Ronald Reagan, a large LHD-7 amphibious assault ship, two seawolf submarines and a coastal minehunter. The Navy has a number of new shipbuilding programs, with many still in the 'X' or experimental stage. However, the Navy still has to solve funding shortfalls, which could torpedo these new programs.

International politics, Military Ships, Naval vessels, Shipbuilding industry

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CBRN defense--Still required after the demise of East-West confrontation?

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Allied defense establishments and US have re-assessed their military and naval capabilities in the face of new threats and challenges. Although the threat may have receded with the East-West detente, the challenge posed by proliferation of technologies related to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in terror attack has reinforced force protecting requirements including those of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense.

Management dynamics, Management, Military aspects, Company business management, Weapons of mass destruction, Naval battles

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