The Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruisers remain among the most powerful air-defense ships in service. Their Aegis system and 122-cell vertical launch system allow simultaneous engagement of numerous air, surface, and subsurface threats while serving as fleet command platforms.
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USS Antietam, USS Anzio, USS Bunker Hill, USS Cape St. George, USS Cowpens (decommissioned), USS Gettysburg, USS Hué City, USS Lake Champlain,...
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United States Navy |
Deployment Began: Mon Jun 22, 2026
Deployment Ended: Fri Jul 31, 2026
Days Deployed: 39 days
Deployment Location: Naval Base San Diego
Post-Deployment Location: Hawaii / RIMPAC operating area
Mission: Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser participated in the U.S. RIMPAC 2026 contingent, supporting multinational maritime training and integrated fleet operations.