HII Begins Fabrication of Amphibious Transport Dock Philadelphia (LPD 32)

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HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division has commenced fabrication of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock Philadelphia (LPD 32), marking the first 100 tons of steel cut for the ship. As the sole provider of LPD 17 San Antonio-class ships, Ingalls has already delivered LPDs 17 through 29 and currently has three Flight II LPDs under construction: Harrisburg (LPD 30), Pittsburgh (LPD 31), and Philadelphia (LPD 32).

In September 2024, the Navy awarded Ingalls a contract for three additional San Antonio Class LPD ships (LPD 33, 34, and 35). The LPD Flight II vessels will replace the Whidbey Island and Harpers Ferry classes of dock landing ships, serving as part of the Navy's 21st century expeditionary force for amphibious and crisis response operations.

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• Secured contract for three additional San Antonio Class LPD ships in September 2024
• Maintains position as sole provider of LPD 17 San Antonio-class ships
• Successfully delivered 13 ships (LPDs 17-29) to date
• Currently has three Flight II LPDs under construction

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• None.

PASCAGOULA, Miss., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division began fabrication of the U.S. Navy’s newest San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock Philadelphia (LPD 32) Monday. The start of fabrication signifies that the first 100 tons of steel have been cut for the ship.

“From the earliest planning stages to the first cut of steel, every step of construction so far has been focused on building a capable ship for our Navy and Marine Corps partners,” said Stephen Janowski, Ingalls Shipbuilding amphibious ship program manager. “Our team is committed to continuous improvement and seeing Philadelphia built with the quality craftsmanship needed to support our nation well into the future.”

Ingalls is the sole provider of LPD 17 San Antonio-class ships and has delivered LPDs 17 through 29 to date. Currently, Ingalls has three Flight II LPDs under construction including Harrisburg (LPD 30), Pittsburgh (LPD 31) and Philadelphia (LPD 32). Additionally, in September 2024, the Navy awarded Ingalls a contract for the construction of three San Antonio Class Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD) ships (LPD 33, LPD 34, and LPD 35).

LPD Flight II is the next generation amphibious ship to replace the Whidbey Island (LSD 41) and Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) classes of dock landing ships. Amphibious transport docks are a major part of the Navy’s 21^st century expeditionary force, deployed with a U.S. Marine Corps Air-Ground Task Force for amphibious and expeditionary crisis response operations that range from deterrence and joint-force enablement to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photos accompanying this release are available at: http://hii.com/news/hii-begins-fabrication-of-amphibious-transport-dock-philadelphia-lpd-32/.

About HII

HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII’s mission is to deliver the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world.

As the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit:

• HII on the web: https://www.HII.com/
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Contact:

Kimberly K. Aguillard
228-355-5663
Kimberly.K.Aguillard@hii-co.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/d45d5d19-0421-4ba8-ae30-f186fa4a4055

FAQ

What is the significance of HII beginning fabrication of LPD 32 Philadelphia?

The start of fabrication signifies that the first 100 tons of steel have been cut for the ship, marking the beginning of construction for the newest San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock.

How many San Antonio-class ships has HII delivered to the U.S. Navy?

HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding has delivered LPDs 17 through 29, totaling 13 San Antonio-class ships to date.

What new contract did HII receive from the Navy in September 2024?

In September 2024, the Navy awarded HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding a contract for the construction of three San Antonio Class Amphibious Transport Dock ships (LPD 33, LPD 34, and LPD 35).

Which ships will the LPD Flight II vessels replace in the U.S. Navy fleet?

The LPD Flight II vessels will replace the Whidbey Island (LSD 41) and Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) classes of dock landing ships.

How many Flight II LPDs does HII currently have under construction?

HII currently has three Flight II LPDs under construction: Harrisburg (LPD 30), Pittsburgh (LPD 31), and Philadelphia (LPD 32).