Never could figure out the return to the antiquated ram bow, which the Navy dropped on battleship designs in 1917 in favor of the cruiser bow.
Radar reflectivity is reduced for cruise missiles coming in at low altitudes.
But! How will it respond to major storms?
Not only the inverted bow but also the tumblehome hull design seems to be making a comeback. But this time it is to reflect radar beams rather than incoming ordnance.