PHOTO RELEASE — Ingalls Shipbuilding Lifts 320-Ton Aft Deckhouse onto Guided Missile Destroyer Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125)

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Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) announced a major milestone as its Ingalls Shipbuilding division successfully lifted the 320-ton aft deckhouse onto the guided missile destroyer Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) on May 20, 2020. This ship is the first of the Flight III class, featuring enhanced radar and other technological improvements. The achievement keeps the project ahead of schedule, ensuring timely delivery of what is touted as the U.S. Navy's most advanced destroyer. The contract allows for efficient shipbuilding through bulk material purchasing and skilled labor transfer.

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• Successful lift of the aft deckhouse on DDG 125 indicates project is ahead of schedule.
• First Flight III destroyer, adding advanced radar capabilities and technology upgrades.
• Bulk material purchasing and skilled workforce movement enhances efficiency in shipbuilding.

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PASCAGOULA, Miss., May 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division achieved a substantial milestone today with the successful lift of the aft deckhouse onto guided missile destroyer Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125). The 320-ton aft deckhouse includes radar equipment rooms, main engine intake and exhaust compartments, electric shop, and staterooms.

“Our team has kept this first Flight III ship ahead of schedule by working collaboratively and using lessons learned from our long history of building destroyers,” said Ben Barnett, Ingalls DDG 125 program manager. “Our entire shipbuilding team has worked tirelessly to ensure that all of our efforts have been aligned to implement all Flight III changes successfully on this ship. With this lift, we are one step closer to delivering the U.S. Navy the most technologically advanced destroyer in the fleet.”

DDG 125 is the fifth of five Arleigh Burke-class destroyers HII was awarded in June 2013 and is the first Flight III ship, which adds enhanced radar capability and other technological upgrades. The five-ship contract, part of a multi-year procurement in the DDG 51 program, allows Ingalls to build ships more efficiently by buying bulk material and moving the skilled workforce from ship-to-ship.

A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://newsroom.huntingtoningalls.com/file/ddg125-aft-deckhouse-lift

The ship is named for Jack. H Lucas, a longtime resident of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, who was the youngest Marine and the youngest service member in World War II to receive the Medal of Honor. DDG 125 is co-sponsored by Ruby Lucas, widow of the ship’s namesake.

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. The 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, nuclear and environmental services, and fleet sustainment. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs more than 42,000 people operating both domestically and internationally. For more information, visit:

• HII on the web: www.huntingtoningalls.com
• HII on Facebook: www.facebook.com/HuntingtonIngallsIndustries
• HII on Twitter: www.twitter.com/hiindustries

Contact:

Teckie Hinkebein
teckie.hinkebein@hii-co.com
(228) 935-1323

FAQ

What is the significance of the recent milestone achieved by Huntington Ingalls Industries for DDG 125?

The successful lift of the aft deckhouse onto guided missile destroyer DDG 125 marks a crucial milestone, keeping the project ahead of schedule and advancing the delivery of the U.S. Navy's most advanced destroyer.

What enhancements does the Flight III destroyer DDG 125 offer?

DDG 125 features enhanced radar capabilities and other technological upgrades compared to previous classes, improving operational effectiveness.

How does the contract for DDG 125 improve shipbuilding efficiency for Huntington Ingalls Industries?

The contract allows for bulk material purchasing and skilled workforce transfer between ships, leading to a more efficient shipbuilding process.

When was the milestone for DDG 125 announced?

The milestone was announced on May 20, 2020.