HII Hosts Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith at Ingalls Shipbuilding
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted Gen. Eric Smith, the 39th commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, for his first visit since the Navy's announcement of the amphibious multi-ship procurement contract. The contract includes construction of three San Antonio-class amphibious ships (LPD 33-35) and the America-class ship Helmand Province (LHA 10). The shipyard currently has multiple vessels under construction, including Bougainville (LHA 8) and Harrisburg (LPD 30). To date, Ingalls has delivered 13 San Antonio-class ships and 15 large-deck amphibious ships to the U.S. Navy.
La divisione Ingalls Shipbuilding di HII ha ospitato il Gen. Eric Smith, il 39° comandate del Corpo dei Marine degli Stati Uniti, durante la sua prima visita dall'annuncio della Marina riguardante il contratto di approvvigionamento multi-nave per l'amfibio. Il contratto prevede la costruzione di tre navi anfibie di classe San Antonio (LPD 33-35) e della nave di classe America Helmand Province (LHA 10). Il cantiere navale ha attualmente diverse imbarcazioni in costruzione, tra cui Bougainville (LHA 8) e Harrisburg (LPD 30). Fino ad oggi, Ingalls ha consegnato 13 navi di classe San Antonio e 15 grandi navi anfibie alla Marina degli Stati Uniti.
La división Ingalls Shipbuilding de HII recibió al General Eric Smith, el 39º comandante del Cuerpo de Marines de los EE. UU., en su primera visita desde el anuncio de la Marina sobre el contrato de adquisición de naves anfibias múltiples. El contrato incluye la construcción de tres barcos anfibios de clase San Antonio (LPD 33-35) y el barco de clase America Helmand Province (LHA 10). El astillero actualmente tiene varios buques en construcción, incluidos Bougainville (LHA 8) y Harrisburg (LPD 30). Hasta la fecha, Ingalls ha entregado 13 barcos de clase San Antonio y 15 grandes barcos anfibios a la Marina de los EE. UU.
HII의 잉걸스 조선소 부문이 미 해병대 제39대 사령관 에릭 스미스를 초대하여 해군의 다목적 수륙 양용 선박 조달 계약 발표 이후 첫 방문을 가졌습니다. 이 계약에는 세 척의 산 안토니오급 수륙 양용 선박(LPD 33-35)과 아메리카급 선박인 헬만드 주(LHA 10)의 건조가 포함됩니다. 조선소는 현재 부가인(BOUGAINVILLE) (LHA 8) 및 해리스버그(HARRISBURG) (LPD 30)를 포함하여 여러 척의 선박을 건조 중입니다. 지금까지 잉걸스는 미 해군에 13척의 산 안토니오급 선박과 15척의 대형 수륙 양용 선박을 인도했습니다.
La division Ingalls Shipbuilding de HII a accueilli le Général Eric Smith, 39ème commandant du Corps des Marines des États-Unis, lors de sa première visite depuis l'annonce par la Marine du contrat pour l'acquisition de plusieurs navires amphibies. Ce contrat inclut la construction de trois navires amphibies de classe San Antonio (LPD 33-35) et du navire de classe America Helmand Province (LHA 10). Le chantier naval a actuellement plusieurs navires en construction, notamment Bougainville (LHA 8) et Harrisburg (LPD 30). À ce jour, Ingalls a livré 13 navires de classe San Antonio et 15 grands navires amphibies à la Marine des États-Unis.
Die Ingalls Shipbuilding Abteilung von HII empfing General Eric Smith, den 39. Kommandanten des US Marine Corps, zu seinem ersten Besuch seit der Bekanntgabe des Marine-Vertrags über den beschaffenden Mehrschiffantrag. Der Vertrag umfasst den Bau von drei San Antonio-Klasse Amphibien (LPD 33-35) und dem America-Klasse Schiff Helmand Province (LHA 10). Die Werft hat derzeit mehrere Schiffe im Bau, darunter Bougainville (LHA 8) und Harrisburg (LPD 30). Bis heute hat Ingalls 13 San Antonio-Klasse-Schiffe und 15 große amphibische Schiffe an die US Navy geliefert.
- Secured multi-ship procurement contract for three San Antonio-class ships and one America-class ship
- Strong track record with 28 ships delivered to U.S. Navy
- Multiple vessels currently under construction, showing robust order book
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Insights
The visit by Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Smith highlights the strategic importance of HII's
The production pipeline remains robust with multiple vessels under construction, including Bougainville (LHA 8), Fallujah (LHA 9), Harrisburg (LPD 30) and Pittsburgh (LPD 31). The multi-ship procurement approach typically results in cost efficiencies and improved margins through economies of scale and better resource allocation.
The sustained naval shipbuilding demand, backed by military requirements and congressional support, positions HII favorably in the defense sector. This visit reinforces the company's strong relationship with key military stakeholders and its critical role in national defense infrastructure.
PASCAGOULA, Miss., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division welcomed Gen. Eric Smith, the 39th commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, for an official visit to the shipyard on Wednesday. During his visit, Smith met with Ingalls leadership and toured the shipyard, including two amphibious warships currently under construction, Bougainville (LHA 8) and Harrisburg (LPD 30).
“We were honored to highlight the critical work our Ingalls shipbuilders do every day in support of the Navy and Marine Corps team,” Ingalls Shipbuilding Vice President of Quality and Engineering and incoming President Brian Blanchette said. “Every amphibious ship built at Ingalls reflects the dedication, skill, and patriotism of our shipbuilders, as we work together to deliver ships that ensure our nation’s safety and strengthen our commitment to those who serve.”
This was Smith’s first visit since the Navy announced the amphibious multi-ship procurement contract in September for the construction of three San Antonio-class (LPD 17) amphibious ships (LPD 33-35) and a contract modification for the next America-class (LHA 6) large-deck amphibious ship Helmand Province (LHA 10).
A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://hii.com/news/hii-hosts-marine-corps-commandant-gen-eric-smith-at-ingalls-shipbuilding/.
“The multi-ship contract is a big step in the right direction; it benefits the DOD, American taxpayers, and industry,” Smith said. “The hardworking Americans here are serving our nation through the construction of these amphibious warships.”
To date, Ingalls has delivered 13 San Antonio-class ships and 15 large-deck amphibious ships to the U.S. Navy. Currently, the LHA production line includes the construction of Bougainville (LHA 8) and Fallujah (LHA 9). In addition, Ingalls has two Flight II LPDs under construction including Harrisburg (LPD 30) and Pittsburgh (LPD 31). Pre-construction activities are currently underway for the construction of Philadelphia (LPD 32), the 16th ship in the San Antonio class.
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