GE Aerospace’s Marine Engines & Systems division has secured orders for eight LM2500 marine gas turbine engines to equip the US Navy’s next two Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers.
The engines will be installed on the future USS Intrepid (DDG 145) and USS Robert Kerrey (DDG 146).
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As of January 2025, there were 74 active Arleigh Burke-class destroyers in the US Navy, each powered by LM2500 engines.
Following completion of the current orders, GE Aerospace’s total supply of LM2500 engines to active ships in the class will reach 296 units.
According to GE Aerospace, each destroyer uses four LM2500 engines for propulsion.
GE Aerospace Marine Engines & Systems business sales and marketing vice president Mark Musheno said: “The LM2500 has been the engine of choice for the US Navy’s destroyer fleet for decades, and we’re proud to continue that legacy as the Navy builds toward its 390-ship goal.
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By GlobalData“GE Aerospace is committed to ramping up production capacity to meet the Navy’s expanding fleet requirements while maintaining the quality and reliability that has made the LM2500 the most trusted marine gas turbine in naval service worldwide.”
The LM2500 engine series has been deployed in naval service since 1969. Over time, GE Aerospace has introduced variants such as the LM2500+ and LM2500+G4.
The engine features a gas generator, power turbine, attached fuel and lube oil pumps, and a fuel control and speed governing system, among others.
It is compatible with various vessels such as patrol boats, frigates, corvettes, destroyers, cruisers, cargo and auxiliary ships, and aircraft carriers.
To date, more than 700 LM2500 gas turbines have been supplied to the US Navy for surface combatants like frigates and destroyers.
In October 2024, GE Aerospace was selected to deliver its LM2500 marine gas turbines for the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV).
