HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Awarded DDG 1002 Combat Systems Availability Contract
August 29 2022 - 6:15PM
Global defense and technologies partner HII (NYSE: HII) announced
today that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been awarded a
contract from the U.S. Navy to begin the combat systems
availability for the Zumwalt-class destroyer, Lyndon B. Johnson
(DDG 1002). During this availability, Ingalls will complete the
installation, activation and testing of the combat systems to
ensure a fully functional system is ready to operate in the Navy
fleet, as part of the Navy’s phased delivery approach.
“HII is excited to support our Navy colleagues in bringing this
new capability to the fleet,” Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari
Wilkinson said. “As a dedicated partner in the construction and
system activation of Navy destroyers, Ingalls is eager to leverage
our shipbuilders’ expertise and modernized facilities in supporting
the Navy’s future generation systems and platforms.”
The $41.6 million cost-incentive-fee contract allows Ingalls to
begin program management, labor, materials, and facilities to
accomplish industrial efforts and fleet industrial efforts to
support the ship’s combat system.
The DDG 1002 features a state-of-the-art electric propulsion
system, wave-piercing tumblehome hull, stealth design and is
equipped with the most advanced warfighting technology and
weaponry. This ship will be capable of performing a range of
deterrence, power projection, sea control, and command and control
missions while allowing Navy to evolve with new systems and
missions.
A photo accompanying this release is available at:
https://hii.com/news/hii-ingalls-shipbuilding-awarded-ddg-1002-combat-systems-availability-contract.
About HII
HII is an all-domain defense and technologies partner,
recognized worldwide as America’s largest shipbuilder. With a
135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national
security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most
powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned
systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in
mission-driven solutions that support and enable an all-domain
force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s skilled workforce is 44,000
strong. For more information, visit:
- HII on the web: https://www.HII.com/
- HII on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamHII
- HII on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WeAreHII
- HII on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WeAreHII
Contact: Kimberly Aguillard Kimberly.K.Aguillard@hii-co.com
(228) 935-6821
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/2268a392-6c58-457a-9618-9b8fb2724bc3
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