The Arleigh Burke Flight IIA Technology Insertion destroyers incorporated major combat system upgrades including Aegis Baseline 9/10 and improved power systems. These changes prepare the ships for future weapons such as directed-energy systems and advanced missiles.
Deployment Began: Mon Dec 01, 2025
Deployment Ended: Mon Sep 28, 2026
Days Deployed: 301 days
Deployment Location: Pacific Ocean near Hawaii / return transit from Guam (September 27-28, 2026)
Post-Deployment Location: Homeport at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
Mission: Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer and Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group air-defence commander that supported Operation Epic Fury, combat air defence, maritime security, deterrence, and carrier-strike-group operations across the U.S. Fifth and Seventh Fleet areas.