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U.S. Navy to Extend Service Life of 12 Early Variant Guided-Missile Destroyers

Oct 31, 2024, 01:14 PM

The U.S. Navy faces significant challenges as multiple key vessels will be sidelined for extended maintenance. In response, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced on October 31 that the Department of the Navy plans to operate 12 Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) Flight I guided-missile Destroyers of an early variant beyond their 35-year expected service life. This decision aims to mitigate the impact of the maintenance challenges and ensure continued operational readiness.