The DDG-1000 hull will likely be the new Large Surface Combatant (CG-47/DDG-51 replacement). The Navy’s current plan is to remove the large gun and outfit the existing ships with Hypersonic weapons as well as Standard missiles in Vertical Launch System. But your right..a cluster
You’d have thought the Navy would have learned their lesson about “no gun” platforms with the F4-D. If It’s DD size or larger it needs at least one automatic 128mm or larger gun. Quick inyo action and versatile counts go a lot missle can be quick and accurate but cannot replace a good gun.