HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding delivered destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128) to the U.S. Navy, enhancing maritime security capabilities.
Quiver AI Summary
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division has delivered the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128) to the U.S. Navy, marking the second Flight III destroyer produced by Ingalls. Ingalls Shipbuilding president Brian Blanchette highlighted the delivery as a significant step in accelerating the Flight III production, emphasizing its enhanced capabilities for U.S. maritime security. The USS Ted Stevens features advanced technologies like the Flight III AN/SPY-6 radar system and the Aegis Baseline 10 combat system. Currently, Ingalls has four more Flight III destroyers under construction and seven in early planning stages. To meet growing demand, the company is implementing a distributed shipbuilding initiative to improve efficiency and output. Overall, Ingalls has delivered 36 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to the Navy to date.
Potential Positives
- Ingalls Shipbuilding has successfully delivered the second Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, Ted Stevens (DDG 128), demonstrating strong momentum in the destroyer program.
- The delivery enhances U.S. maritime security with advanced capabilities, such as the Flight III AN/SPY-6 radar and Aegis Baseline 10 combat system, positioning HII as a leader in defense technology.
- Ingalls Shipbuilding is increasing production capacity with a distributed shipbuilding initiative, indicating a proactive approach to meet the growing demand for naval vessels.
- To date, 36 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers have been delivered, showcasing HII's extensive experience and reliability in naval shipbuilding.
Potential Negatives
- None
FAQ
What is the significance of the Ted Stevens delivery?
The delivery of Ted Stevens enhances U.S. maritime security and reflects Ingalls Shipbuilding's momentum in the destroyer program.
What class of destroyer is the USS Ted Stevens?
The USS Ted Stevens is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, specifically the second Flight III variant.
How many Flight III destroyers are currently under construction?
There are four Flight III destroyers currently under construction at Ingalls Shipbuilding.
What advanced systems are featured on the Ted Stevens?
The Ted Stevens features the AN/SPY-6 (V)1 radar system and the Aegis Baseline 10 combat system for enhanced threat countering.
Where can I find more information about the Arleigh Burke-class program?
More information about the DDG 51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyer program can be found on HII's website.
Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated summary of a press release distributed by GlobeNewswire. The model used to summarize this release may make mistakes. See the full release here.
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Full Release
PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has delivered Arleigh Burke -class guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128) to the U.S. Navy. This marks the second Flight III Arleigh Burke -class destroyer to be delivered by Ingalls shipbuilders.
“The delivery of Ted Stevens reflects the strong momentum of our destroyer program as we accelerate Flight III production and bring enhanced capabilities to the fleet,” said Brian Blanchette, Ingalls Shipbuilding president. “We are honored to deliver DDG 128 to the Navy knowing that it will stand as a powerful asset in strengthening U.S. maritime security for decades to come.”
The future USS Ted Stevens represents the next generation of surface combatants for the U.S. Navy, featuring the second-in-class Flight III AN/SPY-6 (V)1 radar system and the Aegis Baseline 10 combat system, designed to counter threats well into the 21st century.
At Ingalls Shipbuilding there are four more Flight III destroyers under fabrication and another seven moving through early pre-planning stages of construction. To increase the throughput and meet the increased demand for ships by the U.S. Navy, Ingalls recently embarked on a distributed shipbuilding initiative to improve schedule adherence for all ships built at Ingalls by partnering with shipyards and fabricators beyond the company’s traditional labor market.
Photos accompanying this release are available at: http://hii.com/news/hii-delivers-destroyer-ted-stevens-ddg-128-to-u-s-navy/ .
To date, Ingalls Shipbuilding has delivered 36 Arleigh Burke -class destroyers to the U.S. Navy, including the first Flight III, USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) and Ted Stevens (DDG 128). The four Flight III destroyers under construction include: Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), George M. Neal (DDG 131), Sam Nunn (DDG 133), and Thad Cochran (DDG 135). Additionally, Ingalls is in early pre-planning and material procurement phases for John F. Lehman (DDG 137), Telesforo Trinidad (DDG 139), Ernest E. Evans (DDG 141), Charles French (DDG 142), Richard J. Danzig (DDG 143), Intrepid (DDG 145) and Robert Kerrey (DDG 146).
To learn more about the DDG 51 Arleigh Burke -class destroyer program at Ingalls visit: https://hii.com/what-we-do/capabilities/guided-missile-destroyers/arleigh-burke-class/ .
About HII
HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII’s mission is to deliver the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world.
As the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit:
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