The US Navy considers re-arming stealth destroyers by replacing the guns with hypersonic missiles for a more potent offensive system equipped. It comes as vessels of the Russian fleet are experimenting with superfast missiles on its ships that threaten American vessels.
Moscow reportedly chased away a US warship in an encounter during exercises held in Russian waters. Maritime law dictates that ships can operate safely in international waters but must keep a safe distance from ongoing activities, which Russia claims the US violated.