HII is Awarded Six Destroyers in U.S. Navy Multi-Year Contract

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HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been awarded a multi-year contract to construct six Arleigh Burke-class destroyers for the U.S. Navy. The contract includes options for additional ships and post-delivery efforts. The cumulative dollar value of the contract is not disclosed. Ingalls has delivered 35 destroyers to the Navy, with four more under construction.

PASCAGOULA, Miss., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been awarded a fixed-price incentive, multi-year procurement contract for the construction of six Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyers for the U.S. Navy. The contract includes options for additional DDG 51 ships and for engineering, design, and post-delivery efforts. Due to potential competitions for the option ships, the cumulative dollar value of the multi-year contract will not be disclosed at this time.

“It is a privilege for our shipbuilders to build these ships in service of our Navy,” said Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson. “We look forward to the years of stability that this award provides and the opportunity to continue working with our industry partners on this important class of ships.”

Ingalls has delivered 35 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to the U.S. Navy including the first Flight III, USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), in June of this year. In addition, Ingalls Shipbuilding has four Flight IIIs currently under construction including Ted Stevens (DDG 128), which is set to be christened this month. Additionally, Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), George M. Neal (DDG 131) and Sam Nunn (DDG 133) are also under construction at Ingalls.

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Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers built for the U.S. Navy incorporate a number of design modifications that collectively provide significantly enhanced capability. DDG 125 includes the AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) and the Aegis Baseline 10 Combat System that is required to keep pace with the threats well into the 21^st century. Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are highly capable, multi-mission ships and can conduct a variety of operations, from peacetime presence and crisis management to sea control and power projection. Guided missile destroyers are the backbone of the U.S. surface fleet and are capable of fighting multiple air, surface and subsurface threats simultaneously.

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 43,000 strong. For more information, visit:

• HII on the web: https://www.HII.com/
• HII on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamHII
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• HII on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WeAreHII

Contact:

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

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FAQ

What is the contract awarded to HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division?

The contract is for the construction of six Arleigh Burke-class destroyers for the U.S. Navy.

What does the contract include?

The contract includes options for additional ships and for engineering, design, and post-delivery efforts.

How many destroyers has Ingalls Shipbuilding delivered to the U.S. Navy?

Ingalls has delivered 35 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to the U.S. Navy.

How many destroyers are currently under construction at Ingalls Shipbuilding?

There are four destroyers currently under construction at Ingalls Shipbuilding.

What are the capabilities of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers?

Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are highly capable, multi-mission ships that can conduct a variety of operations, from peacetime presence to power projection.

What is the significance of the Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers?

Flight III destroyers incorporate design modifications that provide significantly enhanced capability, including the AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Defense Radar and the Aegis Baseline 10 Combat System.

What is the role of guided missile destroyers in the U.S. surface fleet?

Guided missile destroyers are the backbone of the U.S. surface fleet and are capable of fighting multiple air, surface, and subsurface threats simultaneously.