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Could stronger missile containers help VLS reloading?

Stronger missile containers are considered possible, but their practical development remains unfinished.

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Question

Could more durable containers for existing missiles make VLS reloading practical?

Short answer

Possibly, but the containers and handling method would still need development.

Notes

More durable containers for existing missiles are treated as a possible improvement. Making the idea work would require development, and the explanation offered for the lack of progress is that navies have not yet had to solve the problem.