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Doubling down on deterrence: US sends F-35s, destroyer to Gulf after Iran-linked ‘alarming events’

The move comes after F-22s were also sent to CENTCOM's area of responsibility as a check on "unsafe" Russian activity in the air over Syria.

Next-gen destroyer’s price tag could be $1B more than Navy’s estimates: CBO

In its annual report on Navy shipbuilding, the Congressional Budget Office's warned that "uncertainty about the ultimate size and capabilities of the next-generation destroyer suggests that its final cost could differ substantially from both the Navy’s and CBO’s estimates."

‘A powerful signal:’ What it means to send two more DDGs to Spain

Lawmakers have spent years lobbying the Pentagon to send more ships to Spain to reinforce NATO. But experts say there are many issues still to work out.

Navy unveils latest concept for future destroyer, DDG(X)

The service has settled on upgrading the hull form, maintaining the combat systems of its Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. The hull form in the concept isn't final, however.

EXCLUSIVE Eying China, CNO Plans Hypersonics & Lasers On Zumwalt Destroyers

"Take a look at what China's really investing in," Navy CNO Adm. Mike Gilday said. "Yes, they are putting more ships in the water, but they're investing heavily in anti-ship missiles as well as satellite systems to be able to target ships. And so I'm mindful of that."

Navy’s Next Destroyer Will Ensure ‘No Target Is Out Of Range’

"We've done about all we can do with this ship and we've maxed out the space, weight, power and cooling,” Rear Adm. Paul Schlise said. "It's time to reset to a new large surface combatant."