BLUF
Battleships faded because range, cost, and vulnerability no longer fit modern conflict—precision strike, dispersion, and networks matter more. However, old platforms still shape public imagination and funding debates, even when they weaken real capability.Learning Outcomes
- Recognise how legacy platforms can distort capability decisions when symbolism outweighs operational value.
- Assess force structure choices by comparing cost, crew burden, and combat resilience in contested environments.
- Apply lessons on dispersion and networked operations to modern joint and maritime planning contexts.
