RCSX

RCSX, also known as RCS-X, is a type of radar cross-section (RCS) reduction technology developed by the United States Navy. It is designed to reduce the radar signature of ships, making them less detectable by enemy radar systems. The technology works by creating a complex and rapidly changing radar signature, which makes it difficult for enemy radar to track and target the ship.

RCSX was first developed in the 1990s and has since been implemented on several classes of U.S. Navy ships, including the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and the Zumwalt-class destroyers. The technology is based on the principle of active cancellation, which involves generating a counter-radar signal that cancels out the ship's radar signature.

The effectiveness of RCSX has been a subject of debate among military experts. Some argue that the technology is highly effective in reducing a ship's radar signature, while others contend that it may not be as effective as initially thought. Regardless of its effectiveness, RCSX has become an important aspect of modern naval warfare, as it allows ships to operate more stealthily and reduce their vulnerability to enemy radar systems.