U.S. Navy: ‘Laid-up’ Cruisers In Danger Of Becoming Obsolete

THE PENTAGON — For now the 11 U.S. Navy cruisers slated to be “laid up” pending major upgrades can conduct limited missile defense, but the ships need the improvements to remain relevant, U.S. Navy officials say. “If they don’t get modernized, they’ll become obsolete,” says Adm. Jonathan Greenert...

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