The U.S. Navy Destroyer Programs have been assessed by the Government Accountability Office.
According to GAO’s report to Congress, most of the Navy’s destroyer programs are meeting performance targets.
Programs assessed include the DDG-51 Arleigh Burke class and the DDG-1000 Zumwalt-class destroyers.
The Navy has chosen the DDG-51 Arleigh Burke class destroyer as the primary destroyer for its fleet.
The DDG-51 Arleigh Burke class destroyer is intended to provide the Navy with a surface combatant capable of carrying out a range of missions.
The DDG-1000 Zumwalt-class destroyer is designed to be the Navy's most advanced and capable surface combatant.
The DDG-1000 Zumwalt-class destroyer is expected to provide the Navy with enhanced capability.
The Navy has made significant progress in developing a new technology for the DDG-51 Arleigh Burke class destroyer.
This technology is expected to improve the ship’s ability to detect, track, and engage targets.
The Navy has also developed a new propulsion system for the DDG-1000 Zumwalt-class destroyer.
The GAO report found that the Navy's destroyer programs are facing cost and schedule growth.
The GAO report also found that the Navy has not fully implemented plans to address cost growth in the destroyer programs.
The GAO recommends that the Navy take steps to address cost growth and ensure that the destroyer programs.