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VLS cells

FFG-62, DDG(X), and the future of surface combatants

January 20, 2022 Eric Lofgren 0

Here’s RADM Mark Montgomery (ret.) talking with Vago Muradian about the new Constellation-class frigate: Historically, the Navy either changed the HME — the hull, mechanical, […]

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CBO analysis of FY22 shipbuilding plan — fewer VLS cells distributed across more ships

September 22, 2021 Eric Lofgren 0

Most cruisers and destroyers in today’s fleet carry between 90 and 122 VLS [vertical launch system] cells. Although the LCS does not carry the VLS, […]

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