how many burke class destroyers are in service

The U.S. Navy has roughly 75 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers in service as of mid-2026, based on recent reporting and deliveries into the fleet.

What that means

The class is still growing, with newer Flight III ships continuing to enter service. That’s why different sources may quote slightly different totals depending on whether they count ships just delivered, newly commissioned, or already fully operational.

Quick note

If you want the exact number of commissioned active ships today , I can narrow it down further by current hull count and commissioning status.