The U.S. Navy has placed new orders with GE Aerospace for LM2500 gas turbine engines to power its next pair of Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, reaffirming confidence in the platform’s proven propulsion system. The contracts cover eight engines in total, with four turbines allocated to each ship.
The propulsion systems will equip the future USS Intrepid and USS Robert Kerrey, extending a longstanding partnership between GE and the U.S. Navy. The LM2500 has been central to the Arleigh Burke program since its inception, enabling the class to serve as a cornerstone of American surface warfare and ballistic missile defense operations worldwide.
GE Aerospace highlighted that, as of early 2025, all 74 active Arleigh Burke destroyers rely on LM2500 engines, bringing the total number of turbines delivered for the class to 296 units. Since first entering naval service in 1969, the LM2500 has evolved through continuous upgrades, with more than 700 engines delivered to surface combatants across multiple generations.
Internationally, the LM2500 remains one of the most widely adopted naval gas turbines, in service with 39 navies globally. The engine powers platforms such as the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class frigates and has been selected for the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels, reflecting its reputation for reliability, performance, and long-term sustainment support.
