The US Navy has revealed its plans to operate three Ticonderoga-class (CG 47) cruisers beyond their expected service life.
As disclosed, the vessels in question are USS Gettysburg (CG 64), USS Chosin (CG 65), and USS Cape St. George (CG 71). This decision will add 10 years of cumulative ship service life from fiscal year 2026 to 2029.
All three cruisers received extensive hull, mechanical and engineering, as well as combat system upgrades as part of an extended modernization program.