HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been awarded a $99 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to conduct sea trials for the Zumwalt-class destroyer Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002).
The ship arrived at Ingalls in January 2022 to complete the installation, activation and testing of the combat systems. While at Ingalls, USS 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.
“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.”
Zumwalt-class destroyers feature a 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 the navy to evolve with new systems and capabilities.
To remind, USS Zumwalt, the lead ship of its class, arrived at HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding yard in Pascagoula in August 2023 to begin a comprehensive modernization effort.
After being transferred ashore, Ingalls teams carried out extensive technology upgrades, including the integration of the CPS weapon system and the removal of the ship’s original twin 155mm advanced gun systems in favor of new missile tubes.