The Ticonderoga-class Cruiser Question The U.S. Navy Can’t Answer

The Ticonderoga-class Cruiser Question The U.S. Navy Can’t Answer

Summary and Key Points: The Ticonderoga-class cruisers, introduced in the 1980s, have been vital U.S. Navy air-defense assets due to their powerful Aegis Combat System and large missile capacity (122 Vertical Launch Cells). Their proposed retirement, however, has sparked controversy. -Critics highlight the risk of capability gaps as China expands its navy, emphasizing the cruisers’ […] The post The Ticonderoga-class Cruiser Question The U.S. Nav…