HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Undocks USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000)
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HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division has successfully undocked the USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), marking a significant milestone in the ship's modernization process. The lead ship of the Navy's Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyers underwent substantial upgrades since August 2023, including the integration of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) weapon system and replacement of its original twin 155mm Advanced Gun Systems with new missile tubes.
The Zumwalt-class destroyers are equipped with advanced features including an electric propulsion system, wave-piercing tumblehome hull, stealth design, and cutting-edge warfighting technology. These vessels are designed to perform various missions including deterrence, power projection, sea control, and command and control operations.
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- Successful completion of significant modernization work
- Integration of advanced Conventional Prompt Strike weapon system
- Strategic upgrade from gun systems to missile tubes enhancing combat capabilities
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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division successfully undocked USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), the lead ship of the U.S. Navy’s Zumwalt-class of guided missile destroyers, taking the ship one step closer to testing and returning to the U.S. Navy fleet.
“In partnership with the Navy we are steadfast in our commitment to complete this complex work that adds significant hypersonic capability to Zumwalt,” HII President and CEO Chris Kastner said. “We are proud to support the incorporation of the conventional prompt strike for the Navy.”
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.
Zumwalt-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.
Photos accompanying this release are available at: https://hii.com/news/hiis-ingalls-shipbuilding-undocks-uss-zumwalt-ddg-1000/.
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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A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/eb1ca1f1-d87c-42d3-9375-1a3008cdf656
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