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Bird-Johnson Secures Propulsion Deal for 100th US DDG-51 Destroyer

The US Navy has placed an order for propellers for its 100th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, extending a four-decade propulsion partnership with Bird-Johnson.

AN/SPY-1 Radar: The Sensor That Made Aegis Possible, Explained

This guide explains how the AN/SPY-1 radar tracks threats, supports Aegis combat systems, and underpins air and missile defense for modern warships worldwide.

MK 41 VLS: A Guide to the Backbone of Modern Naval Firepower

This guide breaks down the Mk 41 Vertical Launching System, explaining how its modular design enables warships to launch diverse missiles from a single system.

Inside Aegis: The System Powering Modern Naval Air Defense

This guide breaks down how the Aegis Weapon System anchors modern naval combat operations to protect ships and project power globally.

Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers: The US Navy’s Evergreen Warship

Explore how the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer underpins global naval power, with this guide revealing its combat systems, missions, upgrades, and evolving role in modern maritime warfare.

US Navy Accepts 78th Arleigh Burke Warship From HII

The US Navy has taken delivery of the 78th Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, the USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), from HII Ingalls Shipbuilding.

DDG(X) Destroyer: A Better US Navy Combatant

Unpack how DDG(X) will push beyond today’s destroyer limits with a new and improved architecture to shape the US Navy’s future fleet.

BAE to Revamp US Navy’s 48th Arleigh Burke Destroyer

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $123-million contract to modernize the 48th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, the USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98).

Future USS Ted Stevens Destroyer Clears Final Trials Ahead of US Navy Handover

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Mississippi has concluded the final trials of the US Navy’s 78th Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, the USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128).

HII Completes Sea Trials of US Navy’s 78th Arleigh Burke Destroyer

HII has finalized the second round of sea trials for the US Navy’s 78th Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), completing a key step toward the ship’s delivery.

Coyote Interceptors Seen Aboard US Navy Burke-Class Destroyer for First Time

The US Navy appears to have deployed Coyote drone interceptors on an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, adding a dedicated layer of protection against drone swarms.

US Navy Orders Arleigh Burke Destroyer From General Dynamics

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has secured a contract to build an additional Arleigh Burke-class destroyer (DDG 148) for the US Navy.

General Dynamics Begins Construction of 82nd Arleigh Burke Destroyer

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has laid the keel of the US Navy’s 82nd Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, the USS Quentin Walsh (DDG-132), in Maine.

Five US Navy Warships Get AR Tech for Remote-Assisted Repairs

The US Navy has integrated a remote assistance solution into five warships to optimize their onboard sustainment operations.

Hyundai Heavy Industries Offers to Build Aegis Warships for US Navy

South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries has offered to build Aegis destroyers for the US to augment Washington's warship-building efforts.

HII Launches US Navy’s Third Flight III Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer

HII Ingalls Shipbuilding has launched the US Navy’s third Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, the future USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129).

US Navy’s Burke-Class Destroyer Unleashes HELIOS Laser in Breathtaking New Photo

The US Navy has demonstrated the power of its cutting-edge HELIOS laser weapon aboard an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer during an undated sea trial.

HII Lays Keel of US Navy’s 83rd Arleigh Burke Destroyer

HII Ingalls Shipbuilding has laid the keel of the US Navy’s 83rd Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in Mississippi.

BAE to Modernize and Maintain Two US Guided-Missile Destroyers

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $202-million contract to provide modernization and maintenance services for two US Navy guided-missile destroyers.

US Navy to Extend Life of 12 Arleigh Burke Destroyers

The US Navy has announced a life service extension for 12 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers beyond their expected 35-year operability.

US Navy Demos Maiden Naval Strike Missile Launch From Destroyer

The US Navy demonstrated firing a Naval Strike Missile from a destroyer for the first time earlier this year.

BAE Clinches Arleigh Burke Destroyer Modernization Contract

The US Navy has contracted BAE Systems to maintain and modernize the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey.

US Navy Lays Keel of 80th Arleigh Burke Destroyer

The US Navy has laid the keel of the 80th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer at the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works shipyard in Maine.

Bath Iron Works Delivers 72nd Arleigh Burke Destroyer to US Navy

The US Navy has accepted the 72nd Arleigh Burke-class destroyer from Bath Iron Works as part of a contract awarded in 2013.