Each warship will now serve 40 years instead of the expected 35.
The first of its class warship was originally slated to retire in FY 2026 after 35 years of service.
Navy officials say they’re slowing down the design and purchase of the next-generation destroyer, dubbed DDG(X), to ensure new technology has matured.
An Arleigh Burke destroyer will be named for retired Navy Capt. Thomas Gunning Kelley, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro announced.
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