The Arleigh Burke Flight I destroyers established the class standard with the introduction of the Aegis SPY-1D radar and a 90-cell vertical launch system. They delivered strong multi-mission performance in air defense and anti-submarine warfare with proven reliability and excellent seakeeping qualities across decades of service.
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USS Barry, USS Benfold DEPLOYED, USS Carney, USS Cole, USS Curtis Wilbur, USS Fitzgerald, USS Gonzalez DEPLOYED, USS Hopper,...
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United States Navy |
Deployment Began: Wed Jun 24, 2026
Deployment Ended: Fri Jul 31, 2026
Days Deployed: 37 days
Deployment Location: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
Post-Deployment Location: Hawaii / RIMPAC operating area
Mission: Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer participated in RIMPAC 2026 as part of the U.S. contingent, supporting multinational maritime training and integrated fleet operations.