Why the US Navy Is Retiring Every Cruiser? – The U.S. Navy is retiring its entire Ticonderoga-class cruiser fleet despite these heavily armed warships carrying 122 missile-launch cells. Built around the Aegis combat system, the cruisers once served as the aircraft carrier’s “shotgun,” but aging hulls, rising maintenance costs, outdated sensors, and expensive modernization programs have changed the equation. Their replacement brings newer sensors, networking, and growth potential—but also creates a temporary gap in missile capacity. Watch the full video to see why the Navy is retiring these powerful cruisers!
Source: Military TV
