A contract to recycle an out-of-service U.S. Navy guided-missile cruiser has been awarded to International Shipbreaking Limited, LLC., one of the world’s largest green ship recycling companies. The ...

The commissioning of the USS Ticonderoga (CG-47) in January 1983 ushered in a new era for the United States Navy. Originally planned as a class of destroyers, the increased combat capability offered ...

Key Points - The U.S. Navy is rapidly retiring its Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers, a move that is creating a dilemma between modernizing the fleet and maintaining current firepower. -These ...

The Type 055’s focus on anti-ship weapons would likely give it an edge over the American warship in combat. The U.S. Navy wasted $1.84 billion on ships that provided zero operational value to the ...