GE Aerospace has secured orders to supply eight LM2500 marine gas turbine engines for the US Navy’s next two Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, ensuring continued reliable propulsion for one of the navy’s most critical surface combatants.
The contracts cover engines for the future USS Intrepid and USS Robert Kerrey, with each ship receiving four LM2500 turbines.
These engines have long formed the backbone of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, providing the power and reliability that have allowed the US Navy to maintain a global operational presence for over three decades.
As of January 2025, 74 Arleigh Burke destroyers are in service, all powered by LM2500 engines, marking a total of 296 turbines delivered across the class.
GE Aerospace noted that its LM2500 family has been continuously refined since entering naval service in 1969. The firm has delivered more than 700 LM2500 gas turbines to surface combatants, highlighting the enduring role of its propulsion systems in US naval operations.
Mark Musheno, vice president of sales and marketing for GE Aerospace’s Marine Engines & Systems, emphasized that these engines remain “the most trusted marine gas turbine in naval service worldwide.”
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Beyond the US, the LM2500 marine gas turbine is widely adopted by allied and partner navies around the world.
According to GE Aerospace, the engine is trusted by 39 navies globally across a range of surface combatants.
The Royal Canadian Navy uses LM2500 engines to power its Halifax‑class frigates, with GE supporting these turbines through in‑country service arrangements. In Asia, LM2500 has been chosen for the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels.
