US Navy reduces Ticonderoga cruiser fleet to three units

The US Navy will have only three Ticonderoga cruisers by the end of 2026.

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These aging ships will not be replaced by an operational successor.

This reduction reflects a shift in doctrine toward more modern platforms.

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