HII Delivers Destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) to U S. Navy

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HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has successfully delivered the Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123), an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, to the U.S. Navy. This marks the official handover of the ship, which is the 34th destroyer of its class from Ingalls. The ship will be the last Flight IIA destroyer built at Ingalls as the Navy transitions to Flight III models. The Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee is named after a World War I Navy nurse and first female Navy Cross recipient, reflecting her legacy with the motto: Bellatrix illa, meaning "she is a warrior."

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• Successful delivery of DDG 123 to the U.S. Navy enhances revenue and production credibility.
• Marks the transition from Flight IIA to Flight III destroyers, indicating ongoing innovation and contracts.

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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division delivered the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) to the U.S. Navy today. Delivery of DDG 123 represents the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy.

“Delivering an incredibly capable finished ship to the Navy is always an important event for our Ingalls team,” said Kari Wilkinson, president of Ingalls Shipbuilding. “We are absolutely committed to the work that we do for our customers, communities and country.”

Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee is the 34^th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Ingalls has delivered to the Navy and will be the final Flight IIA ship built at Ingalls as the Navy transitions to Flight III destroyers. Ingalls currently has in production the future Arleigh Burke-class Flight III destroyers Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), Ted Stevens (DDG 128), Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129) and George M. Neal (DDG 131).

Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are highly capable, multi-mission ships that can conduct a variety of operations, from peacetime presence and crisis management to sea control and power projection, all in support of the national defense strategy. Guided missile destroyers are capable of simultaneously fighting air, surface and subsurface battles. These ships contain a myriad of offensive and defensive weapons designed to support maritime defense needs well into the 21st century.

Photos accompanying this release are available at: https://hii.com/news/hii-delivers-destroyer-lenah-sutcliffe-higbee-ddg-123-to-u-s-navy.

DDG 123 is named to honor Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee, a Navy nurse and first woman to receive the Navy Cross for her heroic actions during World War I. Higbee joined the Navy in October 1908 as part of the newly established Navy Nurse Corps, a group of women who would become known as “The Sacred Twenty,” and became the second superintendent of the Navy Nurse Corps in January 1911. The ship's motto truly reflects the heritage of this naval hero — Bellatrix illa, meaning "she is a warrior."

About HII

HII is a global, all-domain defense partner, building and delivering the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and technologies that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber.

As America’s largest shipbuilder and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national defense, we are united by our mission in service of the heroes who protect our freedom. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business professionals. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 43,000 strong. For more information, visit:

• HII on the web: HII.com
• HII on Facebook: facebook.com/TeamHII
• HII on Twitter: twitter.com/WeAreHII
• HII on Instagram: instagram.com/WeAreHII

Contact:

Kimberly Aguillard
Kimberly.K.Aguillard@hii-co.com
(228) 935-6821 

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/6b6f25a2-f673-4a4b-b510-f16f4cf8adb0

FAQ

What is the significance of the delivery of DDG 123 by HII?

The delivery of DDG 123 represents a key milestone for HII, showcasing their capability in shipbuilding and enhancing their relationships with the U.S. Navy.

When was the Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee destroyer delivered to the Navy?

The Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee destroyer was delivered to the U.S. Navy on December 1, 2022.

How many Arleigh Burke-class destroyers has HII delivered?

HII has delivered a total of 34 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, including the recently delivered Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee.

What is the future of destroyer production at HII?

HII is transitioning to Flight III destroyers after delivering the final Flight IIA model, indicating a shift in production focus.

Who was Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee?

Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee was a Navy nurse and the first woman to receive the Navy Cross for her bravery during World War I.