United States Arleigh Burke Fleet Update
United States - Navy
| Date | Nov. 17, 2025 |
| Country | United States |
| Force | Navy |
| Ship Class | Arleigh Burke |
| Ship Name | USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. |
| Hull Number | DDG-124 |
| Event | Delivered (+1) |
Description
Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA Technology Insertion guided-missile destroyer, delivered by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works on 17 November 2025. At 509 feet and approximately 9,200 tonnes, DDG-124 carries a crew of 304 sailors. Named after retired Marine Corps officer Harvey C. Barnum Jr., who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the Vietnam War. The ship will undergo final outfitting and crew training before commissioning in 2026.