Tag: decommissioning
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US Navy Decommissions Key Missile Submarine Amid Capability Gap
The US Navy is bidding farewell to one of its most powerful submarines, the USS Georgia, a nuclear-powered missile submarine that's served for over 42 years, as it begins its formal inactivation on July 31. This marks the start of the end of its service life, with the submarine ultimately headed for recycling.
China's Harbin Destroyer Set for Decommissioning
The Harbin Destroyer, a stalwart of China's naval fleet for nearly three decades, is poised to meet its final voyage as it is widely expected to be decommissioned. Its retirement will likely pave the way for the introduction of newer, more advanced vessels, such as the proposed 12th Type 055.