USS Pinckney Begins Phase Two of DDG MOD 2.0 Modernization with SPY-6 Radar Upgrades

By ASR Newsdesk · 24 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTC

The USS Pinckney (DDG 91) has commenced Phase Two of the U.S. Navy's DDG MOD 2.0 modernization program, a significant upgrade that includes the integration of advanced AN/SPY-6(V)4 radars. This initiative aims to enhance the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers' capabilities to counter evolving global threats, particularly missile and drone attacks. The modernization effort, part of a contract valued at $149.6 million with General Dynamics NASSCO, is scheduled for completion by September 2028. This phase follows initial upgrades in Phase One, which included the SLQ-32(V)7 SEWIP Block III electronic warfare suite and Lockheed Martin's Aegis Baseline 10.