# MQ-4C Triton

Cracks in the Shield: Naval Fires and High-Altitude Losses Strain U.S. Strategic Readiness

A series of mishaps, including fires on the aircraft carriers USS Eisenhower and USS Ford and the mysterious crash of a $240 million MQ-4C Triton drone, have raised questions about U.S. naval readiness. These events highlight the vulnerabilities of high-end military assets and the domestic infrastructure supporting them.