In naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast, maneuverable, long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, convoy, or carrier battle group and defend them against a wide range of general threats.

The Arleigh Burke class of guided-missile destroyers (DDGs) is a United States Navy class of destroyer centered around the Aegis Combat System and the SPY-1D multi-function passive electronically scanned array radar. The class is named after Arleigh Burke, an American destroyer admiral in World War II and later Chief of Naval Operations.

The A- and B-class destroyers were a group of 18 destroyers built for the Royal Navy during the late 1920s, with two additional ships built for the Royal Canadian Navy. The British ships were divided into two flotillas of eight destroyers, each with a flotilla leader.

Sep 24, 2023 · Here are 12 of the most powerful navy destroyers in the world today. Named after a World War II American destroyer officer and former Chief of Naval Operations, the Arleigh Burke class...

Jan 14, 2016 · From their original function as torpedo-boat destroyers to the respect they've earned as anti-submarine warfare vessels, modern-day destroyers have evolved into multi-mission surface combatants tailored for land attack and littoral dominance.

Destroyer, fast naval vessel that has served a variety of functions since the late 19th century, mainly in defense of surface fleets and convoys. The term destroyer was first used for the 250-ton vessels built in the 1890s to protect battleships from torpedo boats.

Apr 24, 2019 · Frigates and destroyers are two of the most common warships in a navy’s fleet. Both are designed for quick manoeuvrability and can be used to escort and protect larger vessels from air, surface and underwater threats. The similarities between frigates and destroyers have led to some European navies using the terms interchangeably.

Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) and Zumwalt (DDG 1000) class destroyers, are warships that provide multi-mission offensive and defensive capabilities. Destroyers can operate independently or as part of...

Mar 21, 2025 · The destroyer Gravely docked at its home port Norfolk Naval Station in Norfolk, Virginia, March 2023. (John C. Clark/AP) The Pentagon made waves Monday when it announced the deployment of the ...

Feb 1, 2025 · Destroyer: Highly versatile and robust, excelling in air defense, ballistic missile defense, and fleet-wide offensive/defensive roles. Weaponry: Corvette: Equipped with lighter weapons such as short-range missiles, naval guns, and lightweight torpedoes.