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Ticonderoga class cruiser USS Anzio (CG-68) looking worse for wear, Naval Station Norfolk, April 7, 2022.
Anzio is one of seven cruisers that are in the Phased Modernization Program. This is a series of three overhauls to repair and upgrade cruisers that have not had significant overhauls to date. The first induction yard period stripped the ship of equipment and performed critical hull repairs, the second performed the rest of the hull repairs, and the third is the full upgrade/rebuild of the ships. Between these, the ships have been laid up, still commissioned but from what I can see functionally little different from a ship out of commission in the reserve fleet.
Anzio was the sixth cruiser inducted into the program on 12 May 2017 after completing her final deployment on 13 July 2016, and her sister Hué City is also laid up in Norfolk. While the other five cruisers are in their third and final yard period, with some out of the shipyard and finishing the work pierside, Anzio has only completed her second (from January 2018-April 2020), while Hué City has only gone through the induction availability.
As such, when the Navy asked Congress to retire seven cruisers last year, Anzio and Hué City were on the list. Congress now will only allow the Navy to retire five cruisers before October, though the Navy can choose which five, and it’s nearly guaranteed that these two will never sail under their own power again.
Ticonderoga class cruiser USS Anzio (CG-68) looking worse for wear, Naval Station Norfolk, April 7, 2022.
Anzio is one of seven cruisers that are in the Phased Modernization Program. This is a series of three overhauls to repair and upgrade cruisers that have not had significant overhauls to date. The first induction yard period stripped the ship of equipment and performed critical hull repairs, the second performed the rest of the hull repairs, and the third is the full upgrade/rebuild of the ships. Between these, the ships have been laid up, still commissioned but from what I can see functionally little different from a ship out of commission in the reserve fleet.
Anzio was the sixth cruiser inducted into the program on 12 May 2017 after completing her final deployment on 13 July 2016, and her sister Hué City is also laid up in Norfolk. While the other five cruisers are in their third and final yard period, with some out of the shipyard and finishing the work pierside, Anzio has only completed her second (from January 2018-April 2020), while Hué City has only gone through the induction availability.
As such, when the Navy asked Congress to retire seven cruisers last year, Anzio and Hué City were on the list. Congress now will only allow the Navy to retire five cruisers before October, though the Navy can choose which five, and it’s nearly guaranteed that these two will never sail under their own power again.
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Italy:
Helicopter cruiser Vittorio Veneto in Cagliari in 1990s, after her 1982 refit she received 6 x 40mm Dardo CIWS, 4 x OTOMAT antiship missiles and better AA missiles for her MK-10 twin-arm launcher.
Helicopter cruiser Vittorio Veneto in Cagliari in 1990s, after her 1982 refit she received 6 x 40mm Dardo CIWS, 4 x OTOMAT antiship missiles and better AA missiles for her MK-10 twin-arm launcher.
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Imperial Japan:
Fubuki-class destroyers Amagiri, Asagiri, Sagiri, and Yuugiri. Type II (Ayanami) sub-class. All were lost in action.
Fubuki-class destroyers Isonami, Shikinami, and Uranami. All were lost in action.
The Fubuki-class destroyers were a class of twenty-four destroyers. The Fubuki class has been described as the world's first modern destroyer. The Fubuki class set a new standard not only for Japanese vessels, but for destroyers around the world. They remained formidable opponents to the end of World War II, despite being much older than many of their adversaries
Fubuki-class destroyers Amagiri, Asagiri, Sagiri, and Yuugiri. Type II (Ayanami) sub-class. All were lost in action.
Fubuki-class destroyers Isonami, Shikinami, and Uranami. All were lost in action.
The Fubuki-class destroyers were a class of twenty-four destroyers. The Fubuki class has been described as the world's first modern destroyer. The Fubuki class set a new standard not only for Japanese vessels, but for destroyers around the world. They remained formidable opponents to the end of World War II, despite being much older than many of their adversaries
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Type 22 Missile Boat
The Type 22 is designed to patrol China's coastal areas and operate within its littoral zone. As each of the 83 ships is armed with eight anti-ship missiles, it is speculated by some observers that a large number of missile craft firing in salvos can potentially overwhelm an enemy fleet, including an aircraft carrier battle group. Although an offensive missile attack poses a threat to hostile surface ships, historically small missile boats have fared poorly in major naval confrontations against larger vessels and aircraft, so the Type 22 is vulnerable when operating outside of air defence cover
Type 22 Missile Boat
The Type 22 is designed to patrol China's coastal areas and operate within its littoral zone. As each of the 83 ships is armed with eight anti-ship missiles, it is speculated by some observers that a large number of missile craft firing in salvos can potentially overwhelm an enemy fleet, including an aircraft carrier battle group. Although an offensive missile attack poses a threat to hostile surface ships, historically small missile boats have fared poorly in major naval confrontations against larger vessels and aircraft, so the Type 22 is vulnerable when operating outside of air defence cover
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USS Enterprise (CV-6) view taken 12 July 1942 off Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Note Grumman F4F Wildcat on barge aft alongside, also anti-torpedo nets and camouflaged buildings on Ford Island.
USS Enterprise (CV-6) view taken 12 July 1942 off Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Note Grumman F4F Wildcat on barge aft alongside, also anti-torpedo nets and camouflaged buildings on Ford Island.
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Malaysia:
Corvette KD Laksamana Muhammad Amin (F136) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercises in the South China Sea, July 2004
Kedah-class offshore patrol vessel KD Pahang (F172), May 2007
Corvette KD Laksamana Muhammad Amin (F136) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercises in the South China Sea, July 2004
Kedah-class offshore patrol vessel KD Pahang (F172), May 2007
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