The U.S. Navy's New DDG(X) Destroyer Can Be Explained Just 2 Words - National Security Journal

The DDG(X) is the U.S. Navy’s next-generation guided-missile cruiser, currently under development. - National Security Journal - Isaac Seitz 

The U.S. Navy’s next-generation guided-missile destroyer, the DDG(X), is a critical “clean-sheet” design intended to replace the aging Ticonderoga and Arleigh Burke classes.

• This 14,500-ton warship will feature an advanced integrated power system, enhanced stealth, and significant growth margins for future weapons like lasers.
• However, the program is already facing major headwinds. The Congressional Budget Office projects a cost of $4.4 billion per ship—33% higher than the Navy’s estimate...