Arleigh Burke-class destroyers

Video Release — Huntington Ingalls Industries Launches First Flight III Guided Missile Destroyer Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125)

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Friday, June 11, 2021

PASCAGOULA, Miss., June 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced the successful launch of the Navys first Flight III Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided missile destroyer Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125).

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  • PASCAGOULA, Miss., June 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced the successful launch of the Navys first Flight III Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided missile destroyer Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125).
  • Our shipbuilders continue to set the standard for teamwork by achieving this important construction milestone, Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson said.
  • They have shown tremendous resolve in bringing this first Flight III destroyer to a timely launch.
  • Huntington Ingalls Industries is Americas largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.

Photo Release — Huntington Ingalls Industries Christens Destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123)

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Sunday, April 25, 2021

b'PASCAGOULA, Miss., April 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced today that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division christened guided missile destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) Saturday evening.

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  • b'PASCAGOULA, Miss., April 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced today that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division christened guided missile destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) Saturday evening.
  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a small, socially distanced event was held with limited in-person attendance.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe christening of Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee is a significant milestone that brings our 34th destroyer one step closer to being introduced into the fleet,\xe2\x80\x9d Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson said.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cIn these ever-changing times, the significance of what we do has never been more important.
  • A Navy nurse.\xe2\x80\x9d\nHuntington Ingalls Industries is America\xe2\x80\x99s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.

Photo Release — Huntington Ingalls Industries Announces New Vice President of Program Management at Ingalls Shipbuilding

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Monday, March 22, 2021

PASCAGOULA, Miss., March 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced today that George Nungesser has been promoted to vice president of program management, effective April 1.

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  • PASCAGOULA, Miss., March 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced today that George Nungesser has been promoted to vice president of program management, effective April 1.
  • He currently serves as program manager for Ingalls Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyer program.
  • As a second-generation shipbuilder, George brings decades of shipbuilding experience to this role, said Kari Wilkinson, who is currently serving as vice president, program management, until she assumes the role of Ingalls Shipbuilding president on April 1.
  • Huntington Ingalls Industries is Americas largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.

Huntington Ingalls Industries Begins Fabrication of Destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129)

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Thursday, January 7, 2021

PASCAGOULA, Miss., Jan. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division officially started fabrication of the Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129) today.

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  • PASCAGOULA, Miss., Jan. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division officially started fabrication of the Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129) today.
  • We look forward to leveraging our unparalleled shipbuilding expertise to construct the nations newest, most capable destroyer.
  • The destroyers name honors former U.S. Sen. Jeremiah Denton, a Vietnam War veteran who was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism while a prisoner of war.
  • Huntington Ingalls Industries is Americas largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.

U.S. Navy Awards BAE Systems $76.3 Million Contract for USS Stout’s Maintenance

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

BAE Systems has received a $76.3 million contract from the U.S. Navy to drydock and perform maintenance and modernization work aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55).

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  • BAE Systems has received a $76.3 million contract from the U.S. Navy to drydock and perform maintenance and modernization work aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55).
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    A U.S. Navy Seahawk helicopters flies nearby USS Stout (DDG 55) at sea.
  • BAE Systems Norfolk shipyard will begin working aboard the 510-foot-long U.S. Navy destroyer in January 2021.
  • BAE Systems is a leading provider of ship repair, maintenance, modernization, conversion, and overhaul services for the Navy, other government agencies, and select commercial customers.

BAE Systems secures new contracts for production of the U.S Navy’s Consolidated Afloat Network Enterprise Services

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

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    The U.S Navy has issued two task orders for Consolidated Afloat Network Enterprise Services (CANES) for two Arleigh Burke class destroyers, a Virginia class submarine, and two Blue Ridge class command ships.
  • CANES takes advantage of commercial-off-the-shelf insertion, which brings operational agility to the warfighter and savings to the U.S. Navy.
  • Work will be performed at BAE Systems 281,000 square-foot state-of-the-art production facility in Summerville, South Carolina.
  • BAE Systems is a leading systems integrator supporting militaries, governments, and U.S. intelligence community members across the globe.

PHOTO RELEASE - Destroyer Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) Sails Away from Ingalls Shipbuilding

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Friday, September 4, 2020

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.

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  • 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 Navys fleet, Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian Cuccias said.
  • In June, Ingalls was awarded a $936 million contract for the construction of an additional Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.
  • Huntington Ingalls Industries is Americas largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.

BAE Systems to Modernize USS Preble Under a $103.5 Million Contract

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

BAE Systems has received a $103.5 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the maintenance and modernization of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88).

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  • BAE Systems has received a $103.5 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the maintenance and modernization of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88).
  • The value of the competitively awarded contract could reach $117.7 million if all options are exercised.
  • The depot maintenance availability BAE Systems will perform aboard USS Preble is complex and critical, said David M. Thomas Jr., vice president and general manager of BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair.
  • USS Preble is the 38th ship in the Arleigh Burke class and was commissioned in June 2002.

U.S. Navy Awards BAE Systems Modernization Contract for USS Carney and USS Winston S. Churchill

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

BAE Systems has received an $83.5 million contract from the U.S. Navy to modernize the guided-missile destroyers USS Carney (DDG 64) and USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81).

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  • BAE Systems has received an $83.5 million contract from the U.S. Navy to modernize the guided-missile destroyers USS Carney (DDG 64) and USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81).
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    BAE Systems will modernize the guided-missile destroyers USS Carney (DDG 64) and USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) at its shipyard in Jacksonville, Florida.
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    The USS Carney will be first in the shipyard, arriving in September 2020.
  • The USS Winston S. Churchill is named after the renowned British prime minister and was commissioned in 2001.

Huntington Ingalls Industries Awarded $936 Million Contract to Build Navy Destroyer

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

PASCAGOULA, Miss., June 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been awarded a $936 million contract for the construction of an additional Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) Flight III destroyer for the U.S. Navy.

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  • PASCAGOULA, Miss., June 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been awarded a $936 million contract for the construction of an additional Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) Flight III destroyer for the U.S. Navy.
  • In 2018, Ingalls was awarded a $5.1 billion fixed-price incentive, multiyear contract for construction of six Arleigh Burke-class Flight III destroyers for the U.S. Navy.
  • This contract award provides great momentum for Ingalls and our more than 600 suppliers, in nearly 40 states, as we enter the second half of the year.
  • Huntington Ingalls Industries is Americas largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.