[ryan71]

Those ships, although the newest for their respective countries, are still not topping Arleigh Burke (DDG-51). For one, they are all fleet defense ships (AAW, ASUW, ASW) with no ability to strike inland (Tomahawk).

They're trying to do what DDG-51 does (especially that Chinese DDG-51 lookalike) in sensors and combat systems, but they're not AEGIS.

We're thinking ahead of DDG-51, but we're trying to do too much all at once and it's pricey.

Now take our DDG-51 and put a new 100 mile gun on her. Or install a new radar and NTDS. Or develop a new hull with new electric propulsion then fit her with current weapons and sensors.

[rmlew]

Those ships, although the newest for their respective countries, are still not topping Arleigh Burke (DDG-51). For one, they are all fleet defense ships (AAW, ASUW, ASW) with no ability to strike inland (Tomahawk).
A few of there have Mk 41 VLS tubes and could use the Tomahawk, if we sold it to them. The Russian SS-n-27 might also work.