HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Awarded Contract Modification for DDG 1002 Sea Trials
The award covers sea trials for a destroyer also undergoing combat-system work and Conventional Prompt Strike integration at Ingalls.
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Rhea-AI Summary
HII (NYSE: HII) received a $99 million U.S. Navy contract modification for its Ingalls Shipbuilding division to conduct DDG 1002 sea trials.
The Zumwalt-class destroyer Lyndon B. Johnson arrived at Ingalls in January 2022 to complete combat-system installation, activation and testing. The sea-trial work supports the Navy’s phased delivery approach. While at Ingalls, the ship is also receiving modernization upgrades, including integration of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) weapon system, as the Navy’s second CPS-equipped platform.
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Rhea-AI gives every point it takes from this document a weight. Minor counts 1, Moderate 3 and Major 9, so one Major point outweighs several Minor ones. The bar adds up the weights on each side, and when neither side holds more than 65% of the total the balance reads Mixed.
It reads the document as published, with the same rules for every company, and it does not look at what the market expected or at how the stock traded, so a point can be objectively good on a day the stock falls.
Rhea-AI Sentiment measures something else, the tone of the wording.
Positive
- Moderate point$99 million contract modification awarded to Ingalls by the U.S. Navy for DDG 1002 sea trials.
Negative
- None.
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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been awarded a
“This award reflects the Navy’s continued confidence in the Ingalls team to execute the critical system test and sea trials work essential to the Navy’s phased delivery approach,” said Brian Blanchette, Ingalls Shipbuilding president. “Our shipbuilders are proud to help deliver DDG 1002 and prepare her for future fleet operations.”
While at Ingalls Lyndon B. Johnson is also receiving modernization upgrades that include integration of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) weapon system, as the Navy’s second CPS‑equipped platform.
Zumwalt-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.
A photo accompanying this release is available at: http://hii.com/news/hiis-ingalls-shipbuilding-awarded-contract-modification-for-ddg-1002-sea-trials/.
About HII
HII is America's Seapower Company. The nation’s 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:
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Contact:
Kimberly K. Aguillard
Kimberly.K.Aguillard@hii.com
228-355-5663
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/c6876c98-e4aa-4827-84c7-d971b3a8c5e2
FAQ
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What does HII’s $99 million DDG 1002 contract modification cover?
The $99 million U.S. Navy contract modification covers sea trials for the Zumwalt-class destroyer Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002). HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division received the award.