28 mars 2023 | International, Naval

US Navy prioritizes ‘game-changing’ rearming capability for ships

Reloading a vertical launching system is a challenging maneuver, given the crane must hold missile canisters vertically, while slowly lowering explosives.

https://www.c4isrnet.com/naval/2023/03/28/us-navy-prioritizes-game-changing-rearming-capability-for-ships/

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