Ticonderoga-class

The Ticonderoga-class is a class of guided-missile cruisers in the United States Navy, renowned for being the first warships equipped with the Aegis combat system. These cruisers are primarily designed for air defense, anti-surface warfare, and anti-submarine warfare, serving as key components of carrier strike groups.

Developed in the United States by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, the first ship of this class was commissioned in 1983, becoming a cornerstone of the US Navy's surface fleet.