Ticonderoga-class Cruiser
In ServiceCruiser · Multiple · HII
Aegis guided-missile cruiser with 122 vertical launch cells. Primary air defense escort for carrier battle groups. Being decommissioned without replacement — a concerning capability gap.
Total Cost
$48B
Cost Overrun
+20%
Planned Units
22
What Else Could $48B Buy?
🏫 3,200 new public schools
🏥 96 community hospitals
🎓 1,371,429 four-year college scholarships
🌉 160 bridge replacements