Navy will extend service life of destroyer Arleigh Burke

March 23, 2023

Defense News

After decades of service, the guided-missile destroyer Arleigh Burke — the first of its class — appeared likely ready to retire.

Commissioned in 1991, the warship may have in recent years started mapping out its shadowbox for when its reaches the end of its expected 35-year service life, in fiscal 2026.

But Big Navy has other plans.

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