HII Hosts USMC Officers at Ingalls Shipbuilding

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Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) hosted U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl and officers at Ingalls Shipbuilding, showcasing their commitment to delivering amphibious ships to the fleet. The visit highlighted the progress on amphibious assault ship Bougainville and amphibious transport dock Richard M. McCool Jr. The U.S. Navy's plans to acquire more ships in the coming years further emphasize the strong demand for HII's products.

PASCAGOULA, Miss., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl and officers on March 18 for a meeting with Ingalls leadership and a shipyard tour. Heckl is the deputy commandant of the Marine Corps for combat development and integration.

“Walking our ships with sailors and Marines always makes for a good day,” Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson said. “Our shipbuilders are committed to delivering amphibious ships to the fleet.”

Ingalls builds the San Antonio (LPD) and America (LHA) classes of amphibious warships. During the visit, Heckl had the opportunity to see first-hand the work taking place aboard amphibious assault ship Bougainville (LHA 8), and amphibious transport dock Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29).

“It was great to see the hard work and passion that the Ingalls team is putting into the amphibious construction lines,” Heckl said. “I’m pleased that we are moving forward with the existing Flight II design of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships. As soon as they are delivered, our Marines will be ready to use them.”

A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://hii.com/news/hii-hosts-usmc-officers-at-ingalls-shipbuilding/.

Recently, the U.S. Navy announced their request to buy an LPD 17 Flight II ship in fiscal year 2025 and has plans to buy another LPD in fiscal year 2027 and again in fiscal year 2029.

“We are dedicated to the mission and are ready to support the strong demand signal we see for the ships we build,” Wilkinson said. “We appreciate the importance of these ships and are proud to build them.”

Currently, Ingalls has three LPDs under construction including the final transition ship Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29), the first Flight II LPD Harrisburg (LPD 30), and Pittsburgh (LPD 31). Ingalls also has under contract the third LPD Flight II, Philadelphia (LPD 32). Additionally, Ingalls has two large-deck amphibious ships under construction, Bougainville (LHA 8) and Fallujah (LHA 9).

Designed and built for survivability and flexibility, U.S. Navy amphibious ships are unique combat warships that make possible complex joint U.S. military operations to respond swiftly to crises anywhere in the world, from deterrence and major combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

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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Contact:

Kimberly K. Aguillard

228-355-5663

Kimberly.K.Aguillard@hii-co.com

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What division of Huntington Ingalls Industries hosted U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl and officers?

Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl and officers.

What classes of amphibious warships does Ingalls Shipbuilding build?

Ingalls Shipbuilding builds the San Antonio (LPD) and America (LHA) classes of amphibious warships.

What did U.S. Navy announce regarding their plans to buy ships?

The U.S. Navy announced plans to buy an LPD 17 Flight II ship in fiscal year 2025 and additional LPDs in fiscal year 2027 and 2029.

How many LPDs are currently under construction at Ingalls Shipbuilding?

Currently, Ingalls has three LPDs under construction: Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29), Harrisburg (LPD 30), and Pittsburgh (LPD 31).

What type of combat warships are U.S. Navy amphibious ships designed and built for?

U.S. Navy amphibious ships are designed and built for survivability and flexibility, enabling complex joint U.S. military operations for various purposes.