The US Navy’s workhorse warships, the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and Ticonderoga-class cruisers, can sail into the fight with enough long-range munitions onboard to reshape entire battlespaces. But despite the incredible punch these vessels can pack, America would struggle to keep them armed throughout a prolonged conflict — with each vessel forced to return to friendly ports for re-arming as they expended their onboard munitions. But maybe not for long. There are now multiple programs underway aimed at resolving this issue for good. Let’s talk about what it’ll take.