The inability of a modern guided-missile destroyer to maintain power for days raises urgent questions about naval operational readiness.
USS Benfold adrift in South China Sea for four days after power loss
The USS Benfold has been drifting in the South China Sea for four days following a total power failure. The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer remains afloat, but the mechanical breakdown has halted its operations. The U.S. Navy is coordinating recovery efforts as investigations into the cause of the outage commence.
Source: USS Benfold adrift in South China Sea for four days after power loss — The Guardian
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