The US Navy will extend 12 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers' service lives, adding 48 years by 2035.

The US Navy is extending the service lives of 12 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, adding a total of 48 years of operational capacity between 2028 and 2035. This plan, costing an estimated $1.3 billion for fiscal 2026 and $6 billion over 15 years, aims to enhance the Navy's fleet size and missile defense capabilities. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro highlighted the importance of these destroyers for global power projection and national security.

October 31, 2024
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