Warships tend to grow as navies ask each hull to perform more roles and answer more threats. Added general-purpose capability drives size and eventually raises cost to an uncomfortable level. Navies then respond by introducing smaller ships for narrower tasks. This recurring cycle leaves fleets needing a balance between versatile and specialized vessels.
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Why warships cycle between generalists and specialists
Adding roles and threats drives warships toward greater size and cost, prompting renewed demand for smaller specialist ships.