What older naval weapon system should return on new warships?
Short answerMore medium-calibre guns, especially overlapping 76 mm and 40 mm mounts, for affordable depth and redundancy.
NotesFuture warships may carry more guns because ammunition can be replenished more easily than many specialist missiles. A gun may be a seventy-percent solution against a target, but it is better than having no weapon after the ideal magazine is exhausted. Three mounts also create redundancy and overlapping coverage when damage or maintenance disables one system. A mixed 76 mm and 40 mm battery offers more range and effect than relying on a single 57 mm compromise.