Case Study

Outpacing the Threat

Customer and Challenge Faced:

Traditional surface warship designs are limited in their ability to efficiently and cost-effectively adapt to evolving mission requirements. To maintain future naval superiority, the U.S. Navy is developing flexible, modular, open-system warships that can remain combat-relevant throughout their service life. These next-generation platforms must support rapid integration of advanced technologies, evolving hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) systems, and cutting-edge combat systems.

VTG Solution Provided:

VTG is supporting the Navy’s flexible ship design initiative by defining the attributes and requirements needed for long-term adaptability and operational relevance.

Key Highlights:

  • Design Attribute Research: Investigated key characteristics such as changeability, adaptability, and scalability to support continuous evolution.
  • Specification Development: Created an initial draft of flexible warship design attributes and associated specifications.
  • Requirements Definition: Developed requirements and key performance parameters to guide future manned and unmanned combatant ship designs.

Outcomes Achieved:

VTG’s work is supporting the Navy lay the foundation for warships that can evolve with emerging technologies and mission demands. By formalizing flexible design attributes and performance parameters, VTG is enabling the development of platforms that maintain combat effectiveness and affordability over their full lifecycle. These efforts support continuous modernization and ensure readiness in dynamic operational environments, positioning the Navy to maintain technological and tactical superiority.

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