Exclusive: Aging Guided- Missile Cruiser USS Cape St. George Modernized into One of U.S. Navy’s Most Lethal Warships.
25 Apr, 2025 - 15:20
The USS Cape St. George (CG-71), a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser of the U.S. Navy, is undergoing an extensive and highly strategic modernization aimed at extending its operational life and bolstering its combat capabilities. This revitalization effort is a cornerstone of the U.S. Navy’s broader plan to maintain critical surface combatant capacity amid persistent delays in the deployment of next-generation ships. The Cape St. George’s current upgrade is not just a routine refurbishment—it marks a calculated and pivotal move to ensure continued maritime dominance in a shifting global security landscape.
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The U.S. Navy's Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) sails into the entrance of San Diego Bay on April 22, 2025, marking the completion of its homeport shift from Naval Base Everett, Washington, to Naval Base San Diego. (Picture source: U.S. Navy)
Arriving at Naval Base San Diego on April 22, 2025, from Naval Base Everett, Washington, the cruiser’s transition followed a phased modernization period at Vigor Shipyard in Seattle. Initially beginning in June 2021, this modernization initiative is expected to be completed later this year. The program is part of the U.S. Navy’s Cruiser Phased Modernization Plan, and Cape St. George is notably the third and final cruiser to undergo such a transformation. Currently, the vessel is undergoing its Extended Dry-Docking Selected Restricted Availability (EDSRA) at BAE Systems’ shipyard in Virginia—a critical phase where the ship is effectively stripped down and rebuilt with cutting-edge capabilities.
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