Russia and China Freaked: 12 Navy Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers Get 'Extension'

What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy announced plans to extend the service life of a dozen Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, aiming to keep these aging ships operational for up to 48 additional ship-years from 2028 to 2035.

-The decision, announced by Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, seeks to maintain fleet numbers while newer vessels are produced, though it comes with a projected cost of $6 billion over 15 years.

-As the Navy phases out less successful programs like the littoral combat ships...