Photo Release — Ingalls Shipbuilding Successfully Completes Builder’s Trials for Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121)

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Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division successfully completed builder’s trials for the guided missile destroyer Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) in the Gulf of Mexico. Over three days, the destroyer tested its combat systems, including missile firing, paving the way for a final trial before delivery. The project involves collaboration with the Navy and combat system managers. Currently, Ingalls has delivered 32 destroyers to the Navy, with four more under construction. DDG 121 honors U.S. Marine Corps' first African American aviator.

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• Successful completion of builder's trials for DDG 121 enhances confidence in production.
• Collaborative effort with Navy and combat systems strengthens future relationships.
• Ingalls Shipbuilding's solid track record with 32 destroyers delivered indicates strong operational capabilities.

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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Aug. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced today the successful completion of builder’s trials for guided missile destroyer Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121). The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer spent three days in the Gulf of Mexico testing the ship’s combat system, which included firing a missile.  

“Ingalls, Navy AEGIS Test Team, the Navy ship’s force, the program office, numerous combat systems participating acquisition managers, and Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair worked together to ensure a successful builder’s trial,” said John Fillmore, Ingalls’ DDG 51 program manager. “A successful builder’s trial sets us up for a final trial prior to delivery. We are proud of the work our shipbuilders have accomplished so far and look forward to finishing strong.”

DDG 121 is named for Frank E. Petersen Jr., who was the U.S. Marine Corps’ first African American aviator and general officer. After entering the Naval Aviation Cadet Program in 1950, Petersen would go on to fly more than 350 combat missions during the Korean and Vietnam wars.

A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://newsroom.huntingtoningalls.com/file/ddg-121-builders-trials.

Ingalls has delivered 32 destroyers to the Navy and currently has four more under construction including Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123), Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), Ted Stevens (DDG 128) and Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129).

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 a myriad of offensive and defensive weapons designed to support maritime defense 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 about 44,000 people operating both domestically and internationally. For more information, visit:

HII on the web: www.huntingtoningalls.com
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Contact:

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

FAQ

What are the results of HII's builder's trials for DDG 121?

HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding successfully completed builder's trials for DDG 121, testing its combat systems over three days in the Gulf of Mexico.

When is the final trial for the Frank E. Petersen Jr. destroyer scheduled?

The final trial for DDG 121 will occur after the successful completion of builder's trials, although the exact date is not specified.

What is the significance of DDG 121's name?

DDG 121 is named after Frank E. Petersen Jr., the U.S. Marine Corps’ first African American aviator and general officer.

How many destroyers has HII delivered to the Navy?

HII has delivered 32 destroyers to the Navy and currently has four more under construction.

What capabilities do Arleigh Burke-class destroyers like DDG 121 have?

Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are multi-mission ships capable of air, surface, and subsurface combat operations, supporting U.S. military strategy.