There is life after 35 years of service, at least for four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers newly slated for overhauls that will extend their service lives and keep hulls in the fleet. “These service ...

After decades of service, the guided-missile destroyer Arleigh Burke — the first of its class — appeared likely ready to retire. Commissioned in 1991, the warship may have in recent years started ...

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro wants to keep 12 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers in the fleet beyond their 35-year expected service life. Mr. Del Toro said Thursday the move would support the Navy’s ...

The Navy plans to extend the service life of 12 older destroyers — including three based in San Diego Bay — due to the serious and expensive problems it’s having building new warships. All of the ...

The Navy will extend the life of four Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, the service announced Thursday, keeping the warships in service well into the 2030s and partly addressing a growing ...