26 March 2024 by Michael Fabey The US Navy is looking to decommission USS Jackson . (Janes/Michael Fabey) The US Navy (USN) wants to decommission 19 vessels during fiscal year (FY) 2025, including 10 ships before they have reached planned end of their expected service lives (ESLs), according to the Report to
Congress on the Annual Long-Range Plan for Construction of Naval Vessels for Fiscal Year 2025 , often called the USN’s 30-year shipbuilding plan, sent to US lawmakers on 19 March. The shipbuilding plan details the USN’s long-term strategy for fleet composition, including ship acquisitions and decommissionings. The proposed pre-ESL decommissionings include two guided-missile cruisers (CGs) – USS Shiloh (CG 67), which has been in service for 33 years and USS Lake Erie (CG 70), which has been in service for 32 years – with ESLs of 35 years each. Both vessels are being slated to be logistic support assets (LSAs), the plan noted. Another two CGs – USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and USS Normandy (CG 60) – which have reached their 35-year ESLs, or beyond, are also being proposed for decommissioning to be LSAs, according to the plan. Get the full article by subscribing to Janes Already a Janes subscriber? Keep reading SEO Powered Content & PR Distribution. Get Amplified Today. PlatoData.Network Vertical Generative Ai. Empower Yourself. Access Here. PlatoAiStream. Web3 Intelligence. Knowledge Amplified. Access Here. PlatoESG. Carbon, CleanTech, Energy, Environment, Solar, Waste Management. Access Here. PlatoHealth. Biotech and Clinical Trials Intelligence. Access Here. Source: https://www.janes.com/defence-news/update-us-navy-plans-to-decommission-19-ships-in-fy-2025-10-before-the-end-of-their-service-lives