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The problem of rearming VLS armed ships at sea


By the editor: For anyone interested in issues concerning the problems of reloading Vertical Launch System (VLS) missile cells via Replenishment at Sea/Underway Replenishment (it currently can’t be done) and potential solutions to the problem, I have attached a few articles for your light reading.


Sustaining Naval Surface Combatant VLS during joint operations Sustaining Naval Surface Combatant VLS during joint operations

Resilient Maritime Logistics

At sea rearming deemed a main priority by SECNAV

How US warships are shooting down Houthi drones

Reloading VLS at sea within a crane arm’s reach

[US] Fleet architecture study

USN prioritises ‘game changing’ rearming capability for ships

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