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US Navy's new destroyer program aims to break 30-year slump
The United States has been attempting to develop a next-generation guided missile destroyer for over 30 years. Despite the ...
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US vs. Chinese cruisers: China is building its top surface warship at breakneck speed, and it's a match for its US rival
China's new Type 055 destroyer rivals the capabilities of the US's aging Ticonderoga class and may exceed it in threatening other ships.
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US Navy agrees to change ‘unique' cruiser ship-modernisation management plan
The US Navy (USN) has agreed to change its ship-modernisation plan developed for guided-missile cruisers (CGs) following a critique and recommendation by the US Government Accountability Office ...
US Navy Betting Big On Next-Gen DDG(X) Destroyer
However, these advancements come with a significant price tag: the DDG (X) is estimated to cost US$4.4 billion per ship, far ...
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Missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea leaves Norfolk for its final deployment
After 35 years of service, the USS Philippine Sea has left Norfolk Naval Station on its final deployment. The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser will join a task force to deter illicit activity ...
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Navy Identifies First Destroyer to Receive Full Set of DDG MOD 2.0 Upgrades
USS Sterett (DDG-104) will be the first destroyer to receive all electronic warfare, radar and combat system upgrades under ...
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US vs. Chinese cruisers: China is building its top surface warship at breakneck speed, and it's a match for its US rival
China is building these ships fast while the US sunsets most of its aging cruisers. China's navy has a menacing new addition to its naval fleet: the Type 055 class guided missile destroyer. The ...
USS Philippine Sea leaves Norfolk on its final deployment
The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea deployed from Norfolk for the last time. NORFOLK, Va. — On Monday, the U.S.