Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer

The Arleigh Burke class is the U.S. Navy's primary surface combatant destroyer. Equipped with the Aegis Combat System, it provides fleet defense, anti-submarine warfare, land attack, and surface warfare capabilities.

Named after Admiral Arleigh Burke, the class entered service in 1991. With 70+ ships built and more under construction, it is the largest and most expensive surface combatant program in U.S. history.