GE Aerospace has secured new orders to supply eight LM2500 marine gas turbines for the U.S. Navy’s upcoming Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, ensuring continued propulsion reliability for a cornerstone of the Navy’s surface fleet.
The engines will equip the future USS Intrepid and USS Robert Kerrey, with each destroyer fitted with four LM2500 turbines.
For decades, the LM2500 has served as the primary propulsion system for Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, enabling the U.S. Navy to sustain high-tempo global operations through proven performance and durability.
By January 2025, the U.S. Navy operates 74 Arleigh Burke destroyers, all powered by LM2500 engines, representing a cumulative total of 296 turbines delivered for the class.
GE Aerospace highlighted that the LM2500 family has been steadily modernised since its introduction to naval service in 1969. More than 700 LM2500 gas turbines have been delivered for surface combatants, reflecting the long-term reliance on the platform within U.S. naval forces.
The engine also enjoys widespread international adoption. According to GE Aerospace, the LM2500 is trusted by 39 navies worldwide and is installed on a wide variety of surface combatants.
The Royal Canadian Navy uses LM2500 turbines on its Halifax-class frigates, supported by GE through local service arrangements, while in Asia the Indian Navy has selected the engine to power its Next Generation Missile Vessel programme.
