Type 45, Mark 41, and multi-role growth

Would Type 45 destroyers be better multi-role ships with Mark 41 vertical launchers?

Yes, Mark 41 would add flexibility, although wider missile roles would bring difficult procurement choices.

Type 45 was fitted for, but not fitted with, Mark 41 cells, while Sylver prioritised rapid Aster launches. A multi-purpose VLS would add options, but wider land-attack roles bring difficult funding choices. Sylver's origins lie in air warfare, while Mark 41 offers broader weapon flexibility. Such an upgrade can provoke budget competition with other services over who owns the land-attack mission.