Seems unlikely we will give up on surface ships. 80% of shipping travels on the ocean. This article neglected an important function of a surface navy, to protect the shipping.
Concur - but I do see moving to a more drone centric offensive/defensive scheme. Was just reading in Proceedings about a number of drone concepts that will provide anti-surface/air/subsurface capabilities without onboard personnel. Could easily foresee smaller more numerous vehicles - possibly even drone launch and recovery platforms - that provide a more extensive and less costly approach. They are stealthier and there are even versions that are submersible but still provide the same missle launch capabilities.