HII Christens Guided Missile Destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129)
HII (NYSE: HII) christened the future USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), the third Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer built at Ingalls Shipbuilding division. The ship honors former U.S. Sen. Jeremiah Denton Jr., a Vietnam War veteran and POW known for blinking "torture" in Morse code during a televised broadcast in captivity.
The christening ceremony featured Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy Brett Seidle as keynote speaker, with the ship's co-sponsors and daughters of the namesake, Madeleine Denton Doak and Mary Denton Lewis, performing the traditional bottle-breaking ceremony.
The Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer features enhanced capabilities, including the AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Defense Radar and Aegis Baseline 10 Combat System. Ingalls has delivered 35 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to date, with five Flight IIIs currently under construction.
HII (NYSE: HII) ha battezzato la futura USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), il terzo cacciatorpediniere della classe Arleigh Burke Flight III costruito presso la divisione Ingalls Shipbuilding. La nave rende omaggio all'ex senatore statunitense Jeremiah Denton Jr., veterano della guerra del Vietnam e prigioniero di guerra noto per aver lampeggiato "tortura" in codice Morse durante una trasmissione televisiva in cattività.
La cerimonia di battesimo ha visto come oratore principale Brett Seidle, Assistente Segretario della Marina ad interim, mentre le co-patrocine della nave e figlie dell'omonimo, Madeleine Denton Doak e Mary Denton Lewis, hanno eseguito la tradizionale cerimonia della rottura della bottiglia.
Il cacciatorpediniere della classe Arleigh Burke Flight III è dotato di capacità avanzate, tra cui il radar di difesa aerea e missilistica AN/SPY-6(V)1 e il sistema di combattimento Aegis Baseline 10. Ingalls ha consegnato finora 35 cacciatorpediniere della classe Arleigh Burke, con cinque Flight III attualmente in costruzione.
HII (NYSE: HII) bautizó al futuro USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), el tercer destructor de la clase Arleigh Burke Flight III construido en la división Ingalls Shipbuilding. El buque rinde homenaje al ex senador estadounidense Jeremiah Denton Jr., veterano de la Guerra de Vietnam y prisionero de guerra conocido por parpadear "tortura" en código Morse durante una transmisión televisiva en cautiverio.
La ceremonia de bautizo contó con Brett Seidle, Secretario Asistente Interino de la Marina, como orador principal, y las co-patrocinadoras del barco y hijas del homenajeado, Madeleine Denton Doak y Mary Denton Lewis, realizaron la tradicional ceremonia de romper la botella.
El destructor de la clase Arleigh Burke Flight III cuenta con capacidades mejoradas, incluyendo el radar de defensa aérea y de misiles AN/SPY-6(V)1 y el sistema de combate Aegis Baseline 10. Ingalls ha entregado hasta la fecha 35 destructores de la clase Arleigh Burke, con cinco Flight III en construcción actualmente.
HII (NYSE: HII)는 Ingalls Shipbuilding 부서에서 건조된 세 번째 Flight III Arleigh Burke급 구축함인 미래의 USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129)을 명명했습니다. 이 함정은 베트남 전쟁 참전 용사이자 포로로서 억류 중 TV 방송에서 모스 부호로 '고문'을 깜박여 알린 전 미국 상원의원 제레마이아 덴튼 주니어를 기립니다.
명명식에서는 해군 임시 보조장관 브렛 사이들(Brett Seidle)이 기조 연설자로 참석했으며, 함정의 공동 후원자이자 함명자의 딸인 마들렌 덴튼 도악(Madeleine Denton Doak)과 메리 덴튼 루이스(Mary Denton Lewis)가 전통적인 병 깨기 의식을 진행했습니다.
Flight III Arleigh Burke급 구축함은 AN/SPY-6(V)1 공중 및 미사일 방어 레이더와 Aegis Baseline 10 전투 시스템 등 향상된 능력을 갖추고 있습니다. Ingalls는 지금까지 35척의 Arleigh Burke급 구축함을 인도했으며, 현재 5척의 Flight III가 건조 중에 있습니다.
HII (NYSE : HII) a baptisé le futur USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), le troisième destroyer de classe Arleigh Burke Flight III construit dans la division Ingalls Shipbuilding. Le navire rend hommage à l'ancien sénateur américain Jeremiah Denton Jr., vétéran de la guerre du Vietnam et prisonnier de guerre connu pour avoir cligné "torture" en code Morse lors d'une diffusion télévisée en captivité.
La cérémonie de baptême a eu pour conférencier principal Brett Seidle, secrétaire adjoint par intérim à la Marine, tandis que les co-parrains du navire et filles de l'hommage, Madeleine Denton Doak et Mary Denton Lewis, ont effectué la traditionnelle cérémonie de rupture de la bouteille.
Le destroyer de classe Arleigh Burke Flight III est doté de capacités améliorées, notamment le radar de défense aérienne et antimissile AN/SPY-6(V)1 et le système de combat Aegis Baseline 10. Ingalls a livré à ce jour 35 destroyers de classe Arleigh Burke, avec cinq Flight III en cours de construction.
HII (NYSE: HII) taufte den zukünftigen USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), den dritten Zerstörer der Arleigh Burke-Klasse Flight III, der in der Ingalls Shipbuilding-Abteilung gebaut wurde. Das Schiff ehrt den ehemaligen US-Senator Jeremiah Denton Jr., einen Vietnamkriegsveteranen und Kriegsgefangenen, der während einer Fernsehübertragung in Gefangenschaft im Morsecode "Folter" blinkte.
Die Taufzeremonie wurde von Brett Seidle, dem amtierenden stellvertretenden Marineminister, als Hauptredner begleitet, während die Mitpatinnen des Schiffes und Töchter des Namensgebers, Madeleine Denton Doak und Mary Denton Lewis, die traditionelle Flaschenzeremonie durchführten.
Der Arleigh Burke-Klasse Flight III Zerstörer verfügt über erweiterte Fähigkeiten, darunter das AN/SPY-6(V)1 Luft- und Raketenabwehrradar sowie das Aegis Baseline 10 Kampfsystem. Ingalls hat bisher 35 Zerstörer der Arleigh Burke-Klasse geliefert, von denen derzeit fünf Flight III im Bau sind.
- Successful christening of third Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer demonstrates continued execution of naval contracts
- Strong ongoing business pipeline with five Flight III destroyers currently under construction
- Track record of successful deliveries with 35 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers completed
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HII's christening of DDG 129 shows continued execution of major Navy contracts, strengthening its position in naval defense production.
The christening of the guided missile destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129) represents a significant operational milestone for HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division. As the third Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer built at this facility, it demonstrates the company's continued execution on critical U.S. Navy programs.
The Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers incorporate substantial technological enhancements over previous variants, including the advanced AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) and Aegis Baseline 10 Combat System. These sophisticated systems are designed to counter emerging threats well into the 21st century, positioning these vessels as critical components of the Navy's future combat capabilities.
HII has established a strong track record in this program, having delivered 35 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to date, including the first Flight III variant in June 2023. The company currently has five additional Flight III destroyers under construction (Ted Stevens, Jeremiah Denton, George M. Neal, Sam Nunn, and Thad Cochran), indicating a healthy backlog and sustained production pipeline.
This christening event signals HII's steady progress on major defense contracts and demonstrates the company's continued relevance in the naval shipbuilding sector. The consistent execution of these complex military vessel programs reinforces HII's position as a key contractor in the U.S. defense industrial base.
PASCAGOULA, Miss., June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) christened today the future USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), the third Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to be built at the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division.
The ship’s name honors former U.S. Sen. Jeremiah Denton Jr., a Vietnam War veteran who was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism as a prisoner of war. Denton spent 34 years as a naval aviator, including eight years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He is known for his act of genius during a televised broadcast in captivity, when Denton spelled out the word “torture” through Morse code using his eyes to blink the code. Following his Navy career, Denton was elected to the U.S. Senate representing his home state of Alabama in 1980.
“Today, we honor the skilled work of our Ingalls shipbuilders and the enduring spirit of Adm. Jeremiah Denton, a man who, under unimaginable pressure, exemplified strength, sacrifice, leadership and resilience,” Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian Blanchette said. “When we christen a ship, we celebrate a joint mission with our Navy industry partners, one that connects the work we do here in Pascagoula to the safety and security of our nation and the free world.”
Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research Development and Acquisition Brett Seidle was the keynote speaker. He highlighted the importance of naval ships, the legacy of the ship’s namesake, and recognized the shipbuilding workforce as a vital national asset.
Photos accompanying this release are available at: http://hii.com/news/hii-christens-guided-missile-destroyer-jeremiah-denton-ddg-129/.
“Today we christen not just a ship, but we make a statement — a powerful steel forged testament to America resolve,” Seidle said. “The future USS Jeremiah Denton will sail as a reminder to the world, much like her namesake, the United States does not back down. The United States does not break and we do not forget our heroes. That is the legacy that this warship carriers forward.”
The ship’s co-sponsors and daughters of the namesake, Madeleine Denton Doak and Mary Denton Lewis, performed the traditional bottle-breaking ceremony against the bow to formally christen the ship. Madeline represented the family by providing remarks and paying tribute to her late father and mother who were Alabama natives.
“This magnificent ship was built by their neighbors (Mississippi), men and women who understand their skills, hard work and precise attention to detail that are vital in keeping our world safe.”
Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers represent the next generation of surface combatants and incorporate a number of design modifications that collectively provide significantly enhanced capability. Upgrades include the AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) and the Aegis Baseline 10 Combat System required to keep pace with the threats well into the 21st century.
Ingalls has delivered 35 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to the U.S. Navy including the first Flight III, USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), in June of 2023. In addition, Ingalls Shipbuilding has five Flight IIIs currently under construction including Ted Stevens (DDG 128), Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), George M. Neal (DDG 131), Sam Nunn (DDG 133) and Thad Cochran (DDG 135).
Video of the ceremony, along with additional information on DDG 129, and the Arleigh Burke-class program, can be found at Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129) Christening - HII.
About HII
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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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