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The Zumwalt-class destroyer once envisioned as the future backbone of the U.S. Navy, faced significant setbacks that curtailed its production after only three ships.
The difference between a frigate and a destroyer is a tricky subject. Definitions have changed wildly over time and now differ depending on where you are in the world. Sometimes the distinction is based on size, sometimes on capability, and sometimes derived from a political requirement.