Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, we break down every major sensor, weapon, and combat system on board the U.S. Navy’s most advanced surface combatant — the Zumwalt-class destroyer (DDG-1000). Designed with cutting-edge stealth, automation, and firepower, this futuristic warship is unlike anything else in the fleet.
SPY-3 Multi-Function Radar: A powerful X-band AESA radar for fire control, air search, and missile guidance.
Dual Band Radar Capabilities (original design and what remains after changes in program scope)
AN/SQQ-90 ASW Suite: Combining bow sonar, towed arrays, and processing systems for deep ocean and littoral sub-hunting.
Peripheral Vertical Launch System (PVLS): 80 MK 57 VLS cells along the hull edges designed to reduce damage from internal explosions while hosting a variety of missiles like SM-6, Tomahawk, and ESSM.
Advanced Gun System (AGS): Two 155mm naval guns (though currently lacking viable ammunition).
Close-In Defense: 30mm Mk46 Bushmaster II chain guns for small craft defense.
Integrated Power System (IPS): A revolutionary all-electric propulsion system generating 78 MW to power future high-energy weapons.
Combat System Integration: How the Total Ship Computing Environment Infrastructure (TSCEI) merges sensors, weapons, and automation into a cohesive battle network.
We also touch on its stealth geometry, mission flexibility, and evolving role from land attack to surface warfare and beyond.
Whether you're a naval warfare enthusiast or a defense technology analyst, this deep dive into the Zumwalt-class will give you a complete systems-level understanding of America’s most futuristic destroyer.
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In this video, we break down every major sensor, weapon, and combat system on board the U.S. Navy’s most advanced surface combatant — the Zumwalt-class destroyer (DDG-1000). Designed with cutting-edge stealth, automation, and firepower, this futuristic warship is unlike anything else in the fleet.
SPY-3 Multi-Function Radar: A powerful X-band AESA radar for fire control, air search, and missile guidance.
Dual Band Radar Capabilities (original design and what remains after changes in program scope)
AN/SQQ-90 ASW Suite: Combining bow sonar, towed arrays, and processing systems for deep ocean and littoral sub-hunting.
Peripheral Vertical Launch System (PVLS): 80 MK 57 VLS cells along the hull edges designed to reduce damage from internal explosions while hosting a variety of missiles like SM-6, Tomahawk, and ESSM.
Advanced Gun System (AGS): Two 155mm naval guns (though currently lacking viable ammunition).
Close-In Defense: 30mm Mk46 Bushmaster II chain guns for small craft defense.
Integrated Power System (IPS): A revolutionary all-electric propulsion system generating 78 MW to power future high-energy weapons.
Combat System Integration: How the Total Ship Computing Environment Infrastructure (TSCEI) merges sensors, weapons, and automation into a cohesive battle network.
We also touch on its stealth geometry, mission flexibility, and evolving role from land attack to surface warfare and beyond.
Whether you're a naval warfare enthusiast or a defense technology analyst, this deep dive into the Zumwalt-class will give you a complete systems-level understanding of America’s most futuristic destroyer.
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💌 Contact Aaron ► Aaron@subbrief.com
🦃 Jive Turkey twitch.tv/jivturky
#subbrief #subs #navy
Aaron's PC Spec
------------------------
CPU: Intel i9-10850K @3.60GHz
RAM: 64GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Accelsior 4M2 16.0TB PCIe M.2 NVMe SSD
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