On paper, the Zumwalt-class ships appeared to be quite formidable. However, many issues and equipment incidents would lead to the destroyers’ cancelation.
Why was the Zumwalt-class canceled? While the U.S. Navy’s Zumwalt-class destroyer is now considered a failed ship concept, the $4.4. the service once touted billion-dollar vessel as one of the most advanced of its kind globally.
Interestingly, the Department of Defense is giving these destroyers a second chance to live up to their intended expectations.
Additional funds were allocated for the modernization of the Zumwalt ships in the final days of 2023. Although the exact specifications of the overhaul have not been disclosed, analysts believe incorporating future weapon systems like the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile structure will be inevitable.
Time will tell if this canceled destroyer class will gain support from the Navy again.
We do know one thing: no more of these vessels will be built as the program was canceled.