The Navy's Iowa-Class Battleships Won't Ever Go to War Against China

Summary and Key Points: As tensions rise over Taiwan, there are calls to bring back the U.S. Navy's Iowa-class battleships to counter China's anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) capabilities.

-Originally designed for massive firepower and heavy armor, these battleships have been used effectively in past conflicts. However, their age, high operational costs, and vulnerability to modern warfare tactics like drone swarms and long-range missile strikes make their revival questionable.

-Instead...