Why Battleships aren't coming back -- ever

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

[Gaugamela]

1. The Manta Ray, an underwater drone developed by Northrop Grumman, can operate silently and

is fully autonomous. It can lie dormant on the sea floor for long periods, and sneak up on ships and subs to fire a torpedo at close range making counter measures impossible.

[SunSeeker]

2. Yup, since at least Pearl Harbor, it has been obvious battleships are vulnerable, obsolete, money pits.

What they were good at, pummeling onshore targets from a few miles off shore, can be done much more effectively, cheaply and safely (for our troops) from the air with missiles, drones and airplanes.

Spending $20B on a sitting duck is not in the best interests of our country.

[usonian]

3. Cuz they only loaded up enough fuel for half the trip?

Inquiring veterans want to know!

[BootinUp]

4. Trump is such a dumb fuck. nt