Posted on Jul 5, 2023
HII delivers 1st Flight III destroyer to US Navy
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As disclosed, the delivery ceremony took place on 27 June at the company’s yard. Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) is the first Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer being built for the U.S. Navy by Ingalls and incorporates a number of design modifications that collectively provide significantly enhanced capability.
DDG 125 contains a myriad of offensive and defensive weapons designed to support maritime defense needs well into the 21st century.
Flight III configured destroyers include the AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) and the Aegis Baseline 10 Combat System.
“Delivering the first Flight III ship reflects the relentless efforts of our shipbuilders and those of our Navy and supplier partners,” said Kari Wilkinson, president of Ingalls Shipbuilding.
“We are committed to maintaining a consistent and resilient destroyer production team in order to be ready to support the Navy and our country.”
Ingalls has delivered 35 destroyers to the U.S. Navy including DDG 125, with four Flight IIIs currently under construction including Ted Stevens (DDG 128), which is scheduled to be christened in August. Additionally Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), George M. Neal (DDG 131) and Sam Nunn (DDG 133) are under construction at Ingalls.
DDG 125 contains a myriad of offensive and defensive weapons designed to support maritime defense needs well into the 21st century.
Flight III configured destroyers include the AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) and the Aegis Baseline 10 Combat System.
“Delivering the first Flight III ship reflects the relentless efforts of our shipbuilders and those of our Navy and supplier partners,” said Kari Wilkinson, president of Ingalls Shipbuilding.
“We are committed to maintaining a consistent and resilient destroyer production team in order to be ready to support the Navy and our country.”
Ingalls has delivered 35 destroyers to the U.S. Navy including DDG 125, with four Flight IIIs currently under construction including Ted Stevens (DDG 128), which is scheduled to be christened in August. Additionally Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), George M. Neal (DDG 131) and Sam Nunn (DDG 133) are under construction at Ingalls.
HII delivers 1st Flight III destroyer to US Navy
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..."“Delivering the first Flight III ship reflects the relentless efforts of our shipbuilders and those of our Navy and supplier partners,” Ingalls Shipbuilding president Kari Wilkinson, said in a company statement. “We are committed to maintaining a consistent and resilient destroyer production team in order to be ready to support the Navy and our country.”
Ingalls is currently building four Flight III destroyers at its yard in Pascagoula: Ted Stevens (DDG-128), Jeremiah Denton (DDG-129), George M. Neal (DDG-131) and Sam Nunn (DDG-133).
While Jack H. Lucas is the last destroyer from a 2013 multi-year buy for 10 hulls, the Navy inked another multi-year procurement deal for 10 ships between Fiscal Year 2018 and FY 2023. Lawmakers subsequently authorized the Navy to pursue another multi-year procurement contract for FY 2023 through FY 2027 for as many as 15 ships."
..."“Delivering the first Flight III ship reflects the relentless efforts of our shipbuilders and those of our Navy and supplier partners,” Ingalls Shipbuilding president Kari Wilkinson, said in a company statement. “We are committed to maintaining a consistent and resilient destroyer production team in order to be ready to support the Navy and our country.”
Ingalls is currently building four Flight III destroyers at its yard in Pascagoula: Ted Stevens (DDG-128), Jeremiah Denton (DDG-129), George M. Neal (DDG-131) and Sam Nunn (DDG-133).
While Jack H. Lucas is the last destroyer from a 2013 multi-year buy for 10 hulls, the Navy inked another multi-year procurement deal for 10 ships between Fiscal Year 2018 and FY 2023. Lawmakers subsequently authorized the Navy to pursue another multi-year procurement contract for FY 2023 through FY 2027 for as many as 15 ships."
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