The U.S. Navy Wants to Retire the Ticonderoga-class Cruisers

The U.S. Navy Wants to Retire the Ticonderoga-class Cruisers

Article Summary: The Ticonderoga-class cruisers are essential U.S. Navy air defense ships, equipped with the powerful Aegis Combat System and 122 Vertical Launch System cells for intercepting airborne threats. Although some early ships have been retired, controversy surrounds their phased retirement due to their unique air defense role and large missile capacity. Bottomline: Replacement by […] The post The U.S. Navy Wants to Retire the Ticondero…