The Arleigh Burke-class of guided-missile destroyers (DDGs) is class of destroyers in the United States Navy. This class is named after Admiral Arleigh Burke, an American destroyer officer during World War II who became the Chief of Naval Operations. In terms of size and armament, the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers pass several of the previous classes of guided-missile cruisers in capabilities.[1][2][3]

Operational history

The Arleigh Burke-class of destroyers first saw combat through Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) strikes against Iraq during Operation Desert Strike in 1996.[4] Between September 3-4, 1996, the USS Laboon and USS Russell launched 21 of these missiles.[5] In 1998, Arleigh Burke-class destroyers participated in Operation Desert Fox.[6]

On October 19, 2023, the USS Carney shot down three missile and multiple drones launched by Houthi forces, which were launched towards Israel. This was the first defensive action by the United States military since the start of the 2023 Israel–Hamas war.[7][8]

On November 15, 2023, the USS Thomas Hudner shot down a drone launched from Yemen, which was heading towards the ship.[9]

On January 6, 2024, the USS Laboon was attacked by Houthi forces in the Red Sea.[10][11] The ship participated in the misstile strikes against Yemen on January 12, 2024. The ship was attacked again by the Houthis on January 14, 2024.

Ships

This is the list of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. As of January 2024, there are 73 active destroyers, 10 in construction, and 9 in order.

References

  1. ↑ "Destroyers (DDG 51)". United States Navy. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  2. ↑ "DDG 51 Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer". Military.com. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  3. ↑ "The Navy's Next-Generation Destroyer Looks Unaffordable. The Service Needs To Keep Improving What It Already Has". Forbes. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  4. ↑ "History". surflant.usff.navy.mil. Archived from the original on 2 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
  5. ↑ Truver, Scott (1997-05-01). "The U.S. Navy in Review". U.S. Naval Institute. Archived from the original on 2 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
  6. ↑ "Photo: A Tomahawk cruise missile is fired from an Arleigh Burke class destroyer". UPI. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  7. ↑ Copp, Tara; Baldor, Lolita (19 October 2023). "US military shoots down missiles and drones as it faces growing threats in volatile Middle East". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 19 October 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  8. ↑ Liebermann, Oren (20 October 2023). "Incident involving US warship intercepting missiles near Yemen lasted 9 hours". CNN. Archived from the original on 30 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  9. ↑ Watson, Eleanor; Martin, David (15 November 2023). "U.S. Navy warship shoots down drone fired from Yemen". CBS News. Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  10. ↑ United States Department of Defense (6 January 2024). "On the Jan. 6, at approximately 9:30 a.m. (Sanaa time), an unmanned aerial vehicle launched from Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen was shot down in self-defense by USS LABOON (DDG 59) in international waters of the Southern Red Sea in the vicinity of multiple commercial vessels. There were no casualties or damage reported" (Post on 𝕏). 𝕏 (formerly Twitter). United States federal government. Archived from the original on 6 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  11. ↑ Tessaron (6 January 2024). "USS Laboon Shoots Down Houthi Drone in Self-Defense" (News article). Atlas News. Archived from the original on 6 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
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