Developed under the DD(X) destroyer program, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) is the lead ship of a class of next-generation multi-mission destroyers tailored for land attack and littoral dominance. DDG 1000 will provide forward presence and deterrence and operation as an integral part of Joint and combined expeditionary forces. Zumwalt is a key component of the surface combatant "family of ships" currently being developed by the Navy to serve as the backbone of tomorrow's surface fleet. The engineering challenge is to meet the peacetime presence and warfighting operations requirements of the 21st century littoral environment within stringent acquisition and life cycle cost constraints. Specific technologies and engineering development models being developed for DDG 1000 include an advanced gun system, radar suite, integrated power system, vertical launch system, and signature management/reduction, as well as optimal manning with emphasis on reduced crew size, high quality of life, and minimal total ownership costs. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), as a member of the DDG 1000 Navy Technical Team, provides vital expertise in multiple mission-critical areas.
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