PASCAGOULA, Miss., Jan. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HIIs HI I The Ingalls Shipbuilding division was today awarded a $10.5 million contract to plan the modernization period of Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) and USS Michael Monsur (DDG 1001).

“Ingalls is honored to have been selected to deliver this new capability with our Navy and industry partners,” said Kari Wilkinson, President of Ingalls Shipbuilding. “Our shipbuilders stand ready to do what is necessary to enable our fleet to protect peace around the world.”

HII has invested nearly $1 billion in infrastructure, facilities and tooling at Ingalls Shipbuilding to enable the work of Ingalls shipbuilders to improve product flow and process efficiencies and improve product quality.

Zumwalt-class destroyers feature a state-of-the-art electric propulsion system, a wave-piercing tumblehome hull, stealth design and are equipped with the most advanced warfare technology and weapons. These ships will be capable of performing a range of deterrence, force projection, maritime control, and command and control missions while allowing the Navy to evolve with new systems and missions.

Ingalls delivered 34 Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyers, five of which are currently under construction, including Jack H Lucas (DDG 125), Ted Stevens (RL 128), Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), George M Neal (DDG 131) and Sam Nunn (RL 133). In addition, the third of the Zumwalt class Ships, Lyndon B Johnson (DDG 1002) arrived in Pascagoula, Mississippi in January 2022 to ensure the availability of a combat system.

A photo accompanying this press release is available at: https://hii.com/news/hii-ingalls-shipbuilding-advanced-planning-contract-zumwalt-class-ships.

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