The U.S. Navy has used cruisers and destroyers since around the 1800s to serve similar yet different roles. To the general public, they might look identical.

The destroyer fighting ship (not to be confused with the cruiser) is the workhorse of the modern U.S. Navy. The 75 destroyers in active service — which are mostly Arleigh Burke-class ships — are able ...

One of the U.S. Navy’s newest ships is set to receive a missile upgrade from the Department of Defense. Huntington Ingalls Industries, an American shipyard, will install long-range hypersonic missiles ...

While the massive aircraft carriers and mysterious submarines of powerful military countries tend to get the most media attention, the often-overlooked destroyer plays an essential role in modern ...

Naval warships, including five of the deadliest warships in military history, are powerful vessels designed with specific roles that shape their size, speed, and ability. This is especially true of ...

The third and final U.S. Navy stealthy Zumwalt-class destroyer is surging toward ultimate deployment as the service completes Builder Trials development for the future USS Lyndon B. Johnson. The ...