The Mk 51 Advanced Gun System on the Zumwalt-class destroyers was to fire the Long Range Land Attack Projectile. But at roughly $1 million per round, the projectile was canceled, and the Navy is seeking more affordable alternatives.

Bringing Back the Big Guns

Guns have been a mainstay of warships for almost 700 years. The gun revolutionized naval warfare, and mastery of naval gunnery led to the rise and fall of empires.

Kyle Mizokami
January 2021