HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Authenticates Keel of Destroyer Sam Nunn (DDG 133)
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding authenticated the keel of Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Sam Nunn (DDG 133). The ship, named after former U.S. Senator Samuel Augustus Nunn Jr., is the fifth Flight III destroyer under construction at Ingalls. The ceremony featured the ship's sponsor Michelle Nunn, who welded her initials onto a steel plate with her father and Ingalls Structural Welder Adam Lee. The Flight III destroyers include enhanced capabilities with AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Defense Radar and Aegis Baseline 10 Combat System, designed to address 21st-century threats.
Ingalls Shipbuilding di HII ha autenticato la chiglia del cacciatorpediniere missilistico guidato della classe Arleigh Burke, Sam Nunn (DDG 133). La nave, intitolata all'ex senatore degli Stati Uniti Samuel Augustus Nunn Jr., è il quinto cacciatorpediniere di Flight III in fase di costruzione presso Ingalls. La cerimonia ha visto la partecipazione della sostenitrice della nave, Michelle Nunn, che ha saldato le sue iniziali su una piastra d'acciaio insieme a suo padre e al saldatore strutturale di Ingalls, Adam Lee. I cacciatorpediniere di Flight III includono capacità avanzate con il radar di difesa aerea e missilistica AN/SPY-6(V)1 e il sistema di combattimento Aegis Baseline 10, progettati per affrontare le minacce del ventunesimo secolo.
Ingalls Shipbuilding de HII autenticó la quilla del destructor de misiles guiados de clase Arleigh Burke, Sam Nunn (DDG 133). El barco, nombrado en honor al ex senador de EE. UU. Samuel Augustus Nunn Jr., es el quinto destructor de Flight III en construcción en Ingalls. La ceremonia contó con la participación de la patrocinadora del barco, Michelle Nunn, quien soldó sus iniciales en una placa de acero junto a su padre y al soldador estructural de Ingalls, Adam Lee. Los destructores de Flight III incluyen capacidades mejoradas con el radar de defensa aérea y de misiles AN/SPY-6(V)1 y el sistema de combate Aegis Baseline 10, diseñados para enfrentar las amenazas del siglo XXI.
HII의 잉걸스 조선소는 알레이 버크급 유도 미사일 구축함 샘 넌(DDG 133)의 키가 인증되었습니다. 이 배는 미국 상원 의원 샘 유걸스 넌 주니어(Samuel Augustus Nunn Jr.)의 이름을 따서 명명되었으며, 잉걸스 조선소에서 건조 중인 다섯 번째 Flight III 구축함입니다. 세리모니에는 배의 후원자인 미셸 넌(Michelle Nunn)이 참석하여 아버지와 함께 잉걸스 구조용 용접공 아담 리(Adam Lee)와 함께 강철 판에 자신의 이니셜을 용접했습니다. Flight III 구축함에는 21세기 위협에 대처하도록 설계된 AN/SPY-6(V)1 공중 및 미사일 방어 레이더와 Aegis Baseline 10 전투 시스템이 포함되어 있습니다.
Ingalls Shipbuilding de HII a authentifié la quille du destroyer de missiles guidés de classe Arleigh Burke, Sam Nunn (DDG 133). Le navire, nommé d'après l'ancien sénateur américain Samuel Augustus Nunn Jr., est le cinquième destroyer de type Flight III en construction chez Ingalls. La cérémonie a vu la participation de la marraine du navire, Michelle Nunn, qui a soudé ses initiales sur une plaque en acier avec son père et le soudeur structurel d'Ingalls, Adam Lee. Les destroyers de type Flight III comprennent des capacités améliorées avec le radar de défense aérienne et antimissile AN/SPY-6(V)1 et le système de combat Aegis Baseline 10, conçus pour répondre aux menaces du XXIe siècle.
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding hat den Kiel des Arleigh Burke-Klasse Zerstörers Sam Nunn (DDG 133) authentifiziert. Das Schiff, benannt nach dem ehemaligen US-Senator Samuel Augustus Nunn Jr., ist der fünfte Zerstörer der Flight III, der bei Ingalls gebaut wird. Die Zeremonie wurde von der Schiffspatin Michelle Nunn geleitet, die zusammen mit ihrem Vater und dem Strukturschweißer von Ingalls, Adam Lee, ihre Initialen auf eine Stahlplatte schweißte. Die Zerstörer der Flight III bieten verbesserte Fähigkeiten mit dem AN/SPY-6(V)1 Luft- und Raketenabwehrradar und dem Aegis Baseline 10 Kampfsystem, das zur Bekämpfung von Bedrohungen des 21. Jahrhunderts entwickelt wurde.
- Construction milestone achieved with keel authentication of new Flight III destroyer
- Continued execution of U.S. Navy contract for advanced warship construction
- Implementation of enhanced technological capabilities through Flight III modifications
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The keel authentication of DDG 133 marks a significant milestone in HII's Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer program, representing continued execution of the Navy's shipbuilding initiatives. This vessel is the fifth Flight III destroyer under construction at Ingalls, featuring advanced capabilities like the AN/SPY-6(V)1 radar system and Aegis Baseline 10 Combat System.
The Flight III program represents a substantial portion of HII's backlog and future revenue stream. These destroyers typically cost between
The Navy's continued investment in Arleigh Burke-class destroyers indicates strong, sustained demand for HII's shipbuilding capabilities, providing visibility into future earnings potential.
PASCAGOULA, Miss., Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding authenticated the keel today of Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Sam Nunn (DDG 133). The ship’s name honors Samuel Augustus Nunn Jr., a former U.S. senator from Georgia and co-founder of the Nuclear Threat Initiative. Nunn was in attendance for the ceremony and was joined by his daughter and ship sponsor, Michelle Nunn.
“It is truly an honor to commemorate this moment in the life of the future USS Sam Nunn,” Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson said. “It continues an important journey for Ingalls shipbuilders in delivering what they do best: hard work, craftsmanship, and quality in support of the Navy and the nation. It is a fitting tribute to the public service of Senator Nunn and his commitment to making a difference in the world.”
A native of Georgia, Nunn served in the Georgia House of Representatives before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 1972. During his tenure as senator, Nunn served as chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services and the permanent subcommittee on investigations. His legislative achievements include the landmark Department of Defense Reorganization Act and the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction Program which deactivated more than 7,600 nuclear warheads.
Photos accompanying this release are available at: https://hii.com/news/hiis-ingalls-shipbuilding-authenticates-keel-of-destroyer-sam-nunn-ddg-133/.
The ship’s sponsor and daughter of the namesake, Michelle Nunn, joined her farther and Ingalls Structural Welder Adam Lee in welding their initials onto a steel plate, signifying the keel of DDG 133 as being “truly and fairly laid.” The plate will remain affixed to the ship throughout its lifetime.
“What a joy for our extended Nunn family and community to celebrate the laying of the keel of USS Sam Nunn,” Michelle Nunn said. “I am so honored to assume the role as this ship’s sponsor and I hope that my father’s values of determination, integrity, and service will inspire the sailors of DDG 133.”
Sam Nunn (DDG 133) is the fifth Flight III destroyer to be constructed at Ingalls. Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers incorporate a number of design modifications that collectively provide significantly enhanced capability including the AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) and the Aegis Baseline 10 Combat System that are designed to keep pace with the threats well into the 21st 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.
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