America's military services are not exactly known for frugal procurement, but the problems ballooned when the Navy set out to modernize its destroyers.

The goal is not only to replace the current destroyers but also to take over the role of the retired Ticonderoga-class cruisers, particularly in air defense. The classification of these ships is ...

The Navy planned to replace Ticonderoga-class cruisers and Arleigh Burke-class destroyers with the DDG ... fleet's life without having to replace ship. This should have worked out well, but ...