In naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast, maneuverable, long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, convoy, or carrier battle group and defend them against a wide …

Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) and Zumwalt (DDG 1000) class destroyers, are warships that provide multi-mission offensive and defensive capabilities. Destroyers can operate independently or as …

Nov 21, 2025 · Many destroyers carry submarine-hunting helicopters, and some U.S. destroyers carry cruise missiles, allowing them to attack targets on land. Modern destroyers displace …

From their original function as torpedo-boat destroyers to the respect they've earned as anti-submarine warfare vessels, modern-day destroyers have evolved into multi-mission surface …

In naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast, maneuverable, long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, convoy or battle group and defend them against smaller …

More than a century of US Navy destroyer history in historical research, photos and first person accounts.

Dec 16, 2023 · A destroyer is a class of multipurpose high-speed ships designed to combat enemy air, surface and submarine forces.

The DDG 51- and DDG 1000-class destroyers are capable of conducting Anti-Air Warfare (AAW), Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW). Destroyers can operate …

4 days ago · Two US Navy destroyers helped American forces board and seize a runaway oil tanker in the Atlantic. A defense official said USS Bulkeley and USS Paul Ignatius "supported" …

This is a list of destroyers of the United States Navy, sorted by hull number. It includes all of the series DD, DL, DDG, DLG, and DLGN. CG-47 Ticonderoga and CG-48 Yorktown were …