Summary
The United States is updating its naval fleet by introducing new advanced destroyers to replace older cruisers. China is building more warships and has the largest navy by hull count in the world. The U.S. is relying on Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to maintain its naval strength.
Key Facts
- The U.S. is replacing aging cruisers with new Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
- China has the largest navy in the world with over 370 ships.
- The U.S. Navy is retiring Ticonderoga-class cruisers, with only three to remain in service past 2026.
- The new destroyers have advanced radar systems to handle various missile threats.
- USS Ted Stevens and USS Louis H. Wilson Jr. are the latest Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
- China is continuing to build large destroyers comparable to U.S. cruisers.
- The new U.S. destroyers can perform multiple defense missions at once.
