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.
Good point. Drones, including drones launched from cargo ships (in a time of war) open up a number of possibilities.