Russia Freaked Out: Why the U.S. Navy 'Unretired' the Iowa-Class Battleships

Summary and Key Points: The Iowa-class battleships, built for WWII and reactivated in the 1980s under Reagan, were seen as cost-effective solutions to counter the Soviet naval threat, particularly the Kirov-class battlecruisers.

-The reactivation offered enhanced Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) and anti-ship capabilities with upgrades including Tomahawk and Harpoon missiles.

-Their reactivation was a strategic decision to bolster U.S. naval power against the Soviet buildup. However...