USS Kidd (DDG-993)

USS Kidd (DDG-993) was the lead ship of the Kidd-class guided missile destroyers, commissioned by the United States Navy in March 1981. Originally ordered for the Imperial Iranian Navy, the ship was retained by the U.S. following the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Known for its advanced air-defense capabilities and robust design tailored for operations in hot climates, USS Kidd served prominently in the Pacific and Middle Eastern theaters during the Cold War. The destroyer was decommissioned in March 1998 and eventually sold to the Republic of China (Taiwan), where she continues to serve as ROCS Tso Ying.