USS Arleigh Burke Explained: The Destroyer Protecting America’s Aircraft Carriers #usa #military

The USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) is the backbone of the United States Navy and one of the most versatile destroyers ever built. Designed to fight aircraft, missiles, submarines, and surface threats simultaneously, the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer has remained on the front lines of naval warfare for more than three decades. In this documentary-style video, we explore why the U.S. Navy continues to build Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, even as new warships enter service. From the revolutionary Aegis Combat System and powerful SPY radar to vertical launch missile cells capable of firing SM-2, SM-6, Tomahawk, and missile-defense interceptors, this ship does everything. You’ll see how Arleigh Burke destroyers protect aircraft carrier strike groups, patrol dangerous waters around the world, and respond to real-world threats in seconds. We also break down the evolution of the class—from early Flight I ships to the advanced Flight III destroyers equipped with the SPY-6 radar system. This is not just a destroyer. It is a floating shield, a missile platform, and a command ship—all in one. 🎥 Footage courtesy of the U.S. Navy / Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS). #ussarleighburke #DDG51 #usnavy #Destroyer #navalpower #aegiscombatsystem #militarydocumentary #warships #navalwarfare #missiledefense #aircraftcarrier #military #defense #navyships #modernwarfareclips #seapower