GE Aerospace has received orders to deliver eight LM2500 marine gas turbine engines for the U.S. Navy’s next two Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, reinforcing the propulsion backbone of one of the Navy’s most important surface combatant classes.
The contracts cover propulsion systems for the future USS Intrepid and USS Robert Kerrey, with four LM2500 turbines allocated to each vessel.
The LM2500 has long powered the Arleigh Burke fleet, delivering the reliability and performance that have supported the U.S. Navy’s sustained global operations for more than 30 years.
As of January 2025, 74 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are active in service, all equipped with LM2500 engines, bringing the total number of turbines delivered for the class to 296.
GE Aerospace noted that the LM2500 family has undergone continuous upgrades since entering naval service in 1969. To date, the company has supplied more than 700 LM2500 gas turbines for surface combatants, underscoring the system’s enduring importance to U.S. naval propulsion.
Internationally, the LM2500 marine gas turbine is widely fielded by allied and partner navies. GE Aerospace reports that the engine is in service with 39 navies worldwide across a broad range of surface combatants.
The Royal Canadian Navy employs LM2500 engines on its Halifax-class frigates, with GE providing in-country maintenance and support. In the Asia-Pacific region, the Indian Navy has selected the LM2500 for its Next Generation Missile Vessels.
