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USS Mahan (DDG-72) is an Arleigh Burke Flight II Class Destroyer currently operated by the United States Navy. USS Mahan was built by Bath Iron Works in Maine. The ship has been in active service for 28 years.
The Arleigh Burke Flight II destroyers improved upon the original design with enhanced radar performance, better electronic countermeasures, and upgraded communications systems. These upgrades resulted in increased situational awareness and survivability for fleet escort and independent operations.
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USS Mahan Military Ship Tracking Map
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USS Mahan Military Ship Details
The Arleigh Burke Flight II destroyers improved upon the original design with enhanced radar performance, better electronic countermeasures, and upgraded communications systems. These upgrades resulted in increased situational awareness and survivability for fleet escort and independent operations.
USS Mahan (DDG-72) Previous Deployments
Deployment Began: Tue Jun 24, 2025
Deployment Ended: Wed May 20, 2026
Days Deployed: 330 days
Deployment Location: Mediterranean Sea, heading west toward Atlantic
Post-Deployment Location: Returned to homeport
Mission: Arleigh Burke-class destroyer assigned to Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. Supported extended operations in the Mediterranean and CENTCOM AOR as part of Operation Epic Fury before returning to homeport Norfolk with the strike group after more than 320 days at sea.
Arleigh Burke Flight II Class Sister Ships
| Ship Name(s) | Line Name |
|---|---|
| USS Decatur, USS Donald Cook, USS Higgins, USS McFaul, USS O'Kane, USS Porter | United States Navy |