PHOTO RELEASE - Destroyer Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) Sails Away from Ingalls Shipbuilding
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) has successfully launched the Delbert D. Black destroyer from its Ingalls Shipbuilding division, which is now on its way to its homeport in Mayport, Florida. This marks a significant achievement, as it adds to the 32 destroyers previously delivered to the Navy. With four more destroyers currently under construction and a recent $936 million contract awarded for another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, HII continues to strengthen its position as the largest military shipbuilding company in the U.S.
- Successful launch of Delbert D. Black, expanding Navy fleet capabilities.
- Currently four additional destroyers under construction.
- Awarded a $936 million contract for a new Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.
- None.
PASCAGOULA, Miss., Sept. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Destroyer Delbert D. Black departed from Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division today, sailing to its homeport in Mayport, Florida.
“Our shipbuilders have done an excellent job throughout the construction of Delbert D. Black preparing the new Aegis destroyer to join the Navy’s fleet,” Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian Cuccias said. “Today we celebrate the continued monumental achievements of our shipbuilders with great pride, and we look forward to continuing to build state-of-the-art Navy destroyers for years to come.”
Ingalls has delivered 32 destroyers to the Navy and currently has four more under construction including Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121), Lenah H. Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123), Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) and Ted Stevens (DDG 128). In June, Ingalls was awarded a
A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://newsroom.huntingtoningalls.com/file/delbert-d-black-sails-away.
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, all in support of the United States military strategy. Guided missile destroyers are capable of simultaneously fighting air, surface and subsurface battles. The ship contains myriad offensive and defensive weapons designed to support maritime defense needs well into the 21st century.
Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII’s Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII’s Technical Solutions division supports national security missions around the globe with unmanned systems, defense and federal solutions, and nuclear and environmental services. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs more than 42,000 people operating both domestically and internationally. For more information, visit:
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