{"id":793176,"date":"2024-12-06T16:33:20","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T21:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/hiis-ingalls-shipbuilding-undocks-uss-zumwalt-ddg-1000\/"},"modified":"2024-12-06T16:33:20","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T21:33:20","slug":"hiis-ingalls-shipbuilding-undocks-uss-zumwalt-ddg-1000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/hiis-ingalls-shipbuilding-undocks-uss-zumwalt-ddg-1000\/","title":{"rendered":"HII\u2019s Ingalls Shipbuilding Undocks USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII\u2019s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division successfully undocked USS\u00a0Zumwalt<\/em>\u00a0(DDG 1000), the lead ship of the U.S. Navy\u2019s Zumwalt<\/em>-class of guided missile destroyers, taking the ship one step closer to testing and returning to the U.S. Navy fleet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIn partnership with the Navy we are steadfast in our commitment to complete this complex work that adds significant hypersonic capability to Zumwalt,<\/em>\u201d HII President and CEO Chris Kastner said. \u201cWe are proud to support the incorporation of the conventional prompt strike for the Navy.\u201d<\/p>\n

The undocking marked the completion of significant modernization work at Ingalls since the ship arrived at the Pascagoula shipyard in August 2023. Shortly after its arrival, the ship was put back on land in order to receive technology upgrades including the integration of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) weapon system. The Ingalls team also replaced the original twin 155mm Advanced Gun Systems on the destroyers with new missile tubes.<\/p>\n

\n Zumwalt<\/em>-class destroyers feature 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. 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 missions.<\/p>\n

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Photos accompanying this release are available at: https:\/\/hii.com\/news\/hiis-ingalls-shipbuilding-undocks-uss-zumwalt-ddg-1000\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII\u2019s mission is to deliver the world\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

As the nation\u2019s 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\u2019s workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit:<\/p>\n