Latest "Arleigh-Burke" stories

Navy will extend service life of destroyer Arleigh Burke

The first of its class warship was originally slated to retire in FY 2026 after 35 years of service.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 weeks ago

Navy identifies Arleigh Burke sailor who died falling overboard in Baltic Sea

Seaman Recruit David L. Spearman, originally from North Carolina, joined the Arleigh Burke in April.

By Diana Stancy Correll

8 months ago

Rota-based destroyers conduct operations with NATO allies

The USS Arleigh Burke operated in the Baltic Sea. The USS Porter operated in the Aegean Sea, then headed for a routine patrol in the Black Sea.

By Diana Stancy Correll

17 months ago

Democratic appropriators want to spend more on weapons procurement than Biden

House appropriators proposed $1.7 billion more for weapons procurement and $1.6 billion less for development and testing of cutting-edge technologies meant to deter China.

21 months ago

All US Navy destroyers will get hypersonic missiles, says Trump’s national security adviser

All three flights of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are going to get the weapons, according to Robert O'Brien.

By David B. Larter

2 years ago

Inside the historic decision to deep-select the Navy’s top officer

The Senate bestowed a fourth star on Michael Martin Gilday and the son of sailor is prepared to lead the sea service into the 21st century.

By Mark D. Faram

4 years ago