Modern Engineering Marvels on MSN
The US Navy’s new battleships may bring back the Mach 7 railgun
Can a weapon the Navy set aside in 2021 still earn a place on a future capital ship? The question is back on the table ...
Modern Engineering Marvels on MSN
Navy ship lasers work but warship power limits may stall the upgrade
A shipboard laser can hit its target without emptying a missile magazine, but that advantage comes with a less glamorous requirement: electrical power. The Navy’s HELIOS system has now moved beyond ...
Warfare transitioned from open battlefields to urban environments. Compact carbines with shorter barrels replaced full-length rifles for maneuverability. Combat now occurs predominantly after dark.
The Navy's campaign against Houthi militants exposed a serious deficiency as America's fleet lacks the missiles to sustain combat while preparing for a potential war with China and other adversaries.
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