The Ticonderoga-class cruiser is being phased out now, and the last ships are expected to leave service by 2027 under the Navy’s retirement plan. A few ships were extended, though, so some of the final cruisers will remain in service until 2029.

What that means

  • The Navy had planned to retire the remaining cruisers by 2027.
  • In November 2024, it extended the service life of three cruisers, pushing their retirement to 2029.
  • That means the class as a whole is not disappearing all at once; the retirement date depends on the specific ship.

Simple answer

  • Most Ticonderoga-class cruisers: retired by 2027.
  • Extended ships: may stay until 2029.

If you want, I can list the individual cruisers and their projected retirement years.