Arleigh-Burke Class
The U.S. Just Shot Down a Hypersonic Missile in a Show of Force
The U.S. Armed Forces are continuing to develop technologies for countering adversaries’ hypersonic missiles.
Navy Sends Second Arleigh-Burke Destroyer to Rare Southern Deployment
While sending two Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to the border simultaneously is rare, it has happened before.
Second U.S. Destroyer Patrols the Southern Border
The United States Navy is engaged in twenty-first-century “gunboat diplomacy” after it announced that a second Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer had been sent to support southern border operations.
An Arleigh-Burke Destroyer Shot Down Houthi Drones Using a 5-inch Gun
“There’s a lot of high-fives when you shoot something down with a gun, kind of World War II-style.” Since Hamas waged its October 7, 2023, massacre against Israel, Iran’s regional...
Russia and China Freaked Out: Dozen U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers Get ‘Extension’
What You Need to Know: On Halloween, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that twelve aging Arleigh Burke-class Flight I destroyers will continue service beyond their 35-year life...
The U.S. Navy’s The Sullivans Missile Destroyer Honors True American Heroes
What You Need to Know: The USS The Sullivans, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer named in honor of five heroic brothers lost in World War II, has been deployed to...
The U.S. Navy’s Newest Destroyer Honors a True American Hero
The decision to have the seventh Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for the late Senator John C. Stennis of Mississippi continues to be controversial. The same certainly can’t be said of...
The U.S. Navy is ‘Extending the Life’ of 12 Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers
What You Need to Know: In response to rising tensions with China, the U.S. Navy will extend the service life of 12 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, preserving their critical role amid...
Russia Is Watching: The Navy Is Sending Arleigh Burke-Class Guided-Missile Destroyers To Europe
Summary and Jey Points: In response to the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, the U.S. Navy will deploy two additional Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers to Europe. -USS Oscar Austin...
The Navy’s Arleigh Burke Block III Class: Oozing with Firepower
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy’s latest iteration of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, known as Block III, has recently gained attention with new images showcasing the Surface Electronic Warfare...
The Navy’s New Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class Guided-Missile Destroyer Is Special for a Reason
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced last week that the United States Navy had taken delivery of the future USS John Basilone (DDG-122). The Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer was delivered on Monday from...
Game Changer: The Navy Wants to Rearm Warships with Missiles at Sea
Summary: The U.S. Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, equipped with advanced missile systems like the Mk 41 vertical launch system (VLS), face a significant logistical challenge in prolonged conflicts due to their...