When the next Burke needs a larger hull

How long before U.S. leaders are told that the next Arleigh Burke derivative needs a larger hull or must lose a capability?

The panel suspects the warning has already reached naval and political leaders; getting the tradeoff accepted and stated publicly remains the difficulty.

The panel suspects that the engineering warning has already reached admirals and lawmakers. Its discussion leaves open when accumulated requirements would lead to a publicly acknowledged choice between a larger hull and removing a capability.