Photo: The 20-year old destroyer Arleigh Burke now features many of the system upgrades found on the newer U.S. Navy DDG. (Christopher P. Cavas / Staff) Navy Prepares Destroyers For 35-Year Lives -- Navy Times
NORFOLK, Va. — Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), namesake of all current U.S. destroyers, was berthed earlier this month just opposite one of the newest of the breed, Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Burke’s smart outward appearance belied its 20-plus years in the fleet, and inside, courtesy of a major modernization, the ship now boasts major upgrades that rival many of the new systems in its 1-year-old fleet mate.
“I was worried about regaining our proficiency after nine months in the shipyard,” said Cmdr. Corey Keniston, Burke’s commanding officer. “But the VMS [Voyage Management System] has helped a lot.”
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My Comment: A 35-year lifespan for a destroyer .... makes you wonder where the U.S. will be in 2046.
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