USN Burke Class - News, Reports, Data, etc.

FORBIN said:

Important, you think Fl III additionnal then in 2020 USN get about 70 Burke, 3 Zumwalt and 22 Ticonderoga : 95 CG/DDG now 84, a difference !
Ship Force Structure Goal 2013 : 88
Projected Force Levels Resulting from FY2015 30-Year (FY2015-FY2044
Shipbuilding Plan : FY20 : 95

Some years ago 2005 about after withdrawal of Spruance, Ticonderoga without VLS the number should be at the lowest about 22 Tico and about 50 Burke but USN had several tens of Perry without SM-1...

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FORBIN said:

Is was planned 2 years ago with sequestration finaly nothing, actually all stay.

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MarineLog said:

MARCH 31, 2015 — Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division, Pascagoula, MS, launched the company's 29th Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) Aegis guided missile destroyer, John Finn (DDG 113), at first light this past Saturday.

Ingalls uses a proven method of launching ships that it has been using for more than 40 years. John Finn was moved on rail cars from land to the company's 637 ft floating dry dock a week prior to launch. Shipbuilders then spent the next week preparing the ship and dry dock for Saturday's launch.

During launch the dry dock was flooded allowing it to slowly submerge until the ship was afloat. Once the dry dock was fully submerged, the ship was pulled by tugs to the shipyard's south berth where the ship will continue outfitting in preparation for test and activation and eventual delivery to the Navy.

The next major milestone is the ship's Aegis system light off planned for later this year.

"This is the first DDG 51 class ship to launch in almost four years and we're both proud and excited with the progress the program is making," said Capt. Mark Vandroff, the Navy's DDG 51 class program manager, Program Executive Office (PEO) Ships. "I look forward to John Finn joining the fleet and the other ships of her class to continue in the legacy of success that is the Arleigh Burke destroyer."

"It's exciting to see another Ingalls-built destroyer in the water," said Ingalls DDG 51 Program Manager, George Nungesser. "Our shipbuilders have proven time and time again they can handle whatever it takes to build, test and deliver these extremely complex warships. This launch was no exception. Our hot production line is now in a good state as we have three DDGs under construction and another one in pre-fabrication. What our shipbuilders accomplish every day matters to our quality, cost and schedule, and implementing our learning from ship to ship will allow us to improve in every aspect of destroyer construction."

Ingalls has delivered 28 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to the Navy. Destroyers currently under construction at Ingalls are John Finn (DDG 113), Ralph Johnson (DDG 114), Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) and Delbert D. Black (DDG 119). Just last week, Ingalls received a contract modification funding the construction of the company's 33rd destroyer, DDG 121.

John Finn is the 63rd Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) class destroyer, and the first of the DDG 51 Flight IIA restart ships. The keel of DDG 113 was laid in November 2013, and the christening ceremony is planned for May 2.

"DDG 51 production is in full swing at the shipyard," said Capt. Vandroff. "The Navy and shipbuilder are working closely together to ensure continued quality and value as production continues on the restart ships."

John Finn will be equipped with the Navy's Aegis Combat System.

DDG 51 Flight IIA ships will provide increased capabilities over previous flights of Arleigh Burke destroyers, including advances in anti-submarine warfare, command and control, and anti-surface warfare.

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navyreco said:

US Navy Awards GD Bath Iron Works $610 Million for Construction of DDG 51 Class Destroyer

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Naval Today said:

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) returned home to Naval Station Norfolk May 4 completing a seven-month independent deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Mitscher deployed Sept. 22, 2014 to the Central Arabian Gulf with stops in the Mediterranean Sea.

Under direction of Cmdr. Frank E. Brandon, commanding officer, the Mitscher crew conducted a variety of operations alongside multinational allies and various coalition warships. As an independent deployer, she was able to support multiple missions including, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. Mitscher took part in an International Mine Countermeasure Exercise; pass exercise with the Turkish Navy; Ballistic Missile Defense Exercise; Squadron Exercise (SQUADEX); Joint Air Defense Exercise; Spartan Kopis; Iron Magic; and Operation Inherent Resolve.

Among her many tasks during deployment, Mitscher had the privilege of pioneering as an integrated part of the French Navy Charles de Gaulle (R91) Carrier Strike Group.

Mitscher was able to support Operation Inherent Resolve and French Operation Arromanches while conducting plane guard duty with the French Navy Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R91) and French Navy Horizon-class frigate FS Chevalier Paul (D621). Mitscher frequently conducted flight operations with the French Alouette III and Dauphin helicopters. There were also many boat operation personnel transfers between the three ships as part of cross-platform training.

Mitscher also showed her strength in international relations during a SQUADEX with HMS Chiddingfold (M37), HMS Atherstone (M38), USS Dextrous (MCM 13), and USS Devastator (MCM 6). Mitscher operated as a force protection asset in defense of mine clearing operations along exercise routes. At sea, Mitscher was also able to trade junior officers with Royal Navy officers allowing them to gain insight into how allied navies conduct mine countermeasures.

Throughout the deployment, Mitscher worked closely with the Desert Hawks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26. In total, Mitscher completed 59 flight quarters and two vertical replenishments.

While operating under Combined Task Force 152, Mitscher broke records with the number of approach, assist and visit operations conducted by the visit, board, search and seizure team, often accomplishing more than 20 approach and assists in one day. Mitscher greatly contributed to the pattern of life documentation of the fishermen in the Arabian Gulf as well as intelligence of piracy activity in the area.

Mitscher also participated in two safety of life at sea missions: one involving a stranded dhow with an engineering casualty and the other as an escort to motor vessel Alpine Eternity, a tanker who had accidentally collided with an unmarked oil platform and was taking on water.

Mitscher operated weekly with Combined Task Force 53, with a total of 25 underway replenishments with six different military sealift command ships.

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