{"id":1011443,"date":"2026-10-19T11:50:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T15:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/hiis-ingalls-shipbuilding-awarded-contract-modification-for-ddg-1002-sea-trials\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T11:50:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T15:50:22","slug":"hiis-ingalls-shipbuilding-awarded-contract-modification-for-ddg-1002-sea-trials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/hiis-ingalls-shipbuilding-awarded-contract-modification-for-ddg-1002-sea-trials\/","title":{"rendered":"HII\u2019s Ingalls Shipbuilding Awarded Contract Modification for DDG 1002 Sea Trials"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII\u2019s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been awarded a $99 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to conduct sea trials for the\u00a0Zumwalt<\/em>-class destroyer Lyndon B. Johnson<\/em> (DDG 1002). The ship arrived at Ingalls in January 2022 to complete the installation, activation and testing of the combat systems.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis award reflects the Navy\u2019s continued confidence in the Ingalls team to execute the critical system test and sea trials work essential to the Navy\u2019s phased delivery approach,\u201d said Brian Blanchette, Ingalls Shipbuilding president. \u201cOur shipbuilders are proud to help deliver DDG 1002 and prepare her for future fleet operations.\u201d<\/p>\n

While at Ingalls Lyndon B. Johnson<\/em> is also receiving modernization upgrades that include integration of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) weapon system, as the Navy\u2019s second CPS\u2011equipped platform.<\/p>\n

\n Zumwalt<\/em>-class destroyers feature a state-of-the-art electric propulsion system, wave-piercing tumblehome hull, stealth design and are equipped with the most advanced warfighting technology and weaponry. These ships 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 capabilities.<\/p>\n

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A photo accompanying this release is available at:\u00a0http:\/\/hii.com\/news\/hiis-ingalls-shipbuilding-awarded-contract-modification-for-ddg-1002-sea-trials\/<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n About HII<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

HII is America’s Seapower Company. The nation\u2019s largest shipbuilder, HII builds the manned and unmanned maritime systems and all-domain mission technologies that project U.S. and allied power around the world. With a more than 140-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII is headquartered in Virginia and employs 45,000 people across three divisions. For more information, visit:<\/p>\n