HII Begins Fabrication of Amphibious Assault Ship Fallujah (LHA 9)
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division has commenced the fabrication of the U.S. Navy's latest amphibious assault ship, Fallujah (LHA 9), marking a significant milestone. The shipyard has cut its first 100 tons of steel and is set for ongoing construction. Ingalls has a strong history of building large-deck amphibious assault ships, with 15 delivered to date. Awarded a $2.4 billion contract, Fallujah will feature enhanced aviation capabilities and advanced medical facilities. Ingalls continues to maintain a steady production line for these critical naval assets.
- Commencement of fabrication for Fallujah (LHA 9) signifies operational progress.
- Secured a $2.4 billion contract for the construction of Fallujah.
- Ingalls has a proven track record with 15 large-deck amphibious ships delivered.
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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division started fabrication of the U.S. Navy’s newest amphibious assault ship Fallujah (LHA 9) on Monday. The start of fabrication signifies that the first 100 tons of steel have been cut for the ship and that the shipyard is ready to move forward with the construction of the ship.
“Our shipbuilders are proud of the work they do for the security of our nation and for our Navy and Marine Corps customers,” said Eugene Miller, Ingalls Shipbuilding LHA program manager. “The start of fabrication on Fallujah is a significant milestone in the construction of this large-deck amphibious ship and demonstrates our ability to maintain a sustained LHA production line at Ingalls.”
For nearly 50 years, Ingalls has built large-deck amphibious assault ships and is the sole shipbuilder for amphibious ships. Ingalls has delivered 15 large-deck ships, including the Tarawa-class, LHA 1-5; the Wasp-class, LHD 1-8; and most recently the America-class, LHA 6 and LHA 7. The third of the America class, Bougainville (LHA 8), is currently under construction.
The America class is a multi-functional and versatile ship that is capable of operating in a high density, multi-threat environment as an integral member of an expeditionary strike group, an amphibious task force or an amphibious ready group.
A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://hii.com/news/hii-fabrication-amphibious-assault-ship-fallujah-lha-9.
In October, Ingalls was awarded the
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