USS John Finn carries the ODIN optical dazzling laser, one of several directed-energy options explored by the United States. Having several candidates creates a choice between different technologies and installation requirements. The concern raised is whether selection follows technical merit or the easiest fit for Burke's existing internal architecture. That question illustrates how the limits of an established hull can influence the development and adoption of new equipment.
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ODIN and the effect of hull limits on laser selection
ODIN introduces the question of how Burke's internal architecture affects the choice among directed-energy systems.