HII announced its Ingalls Shipbuilding division was awarded a $154.8 million contract modification for the modernization of U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer USS Zumwalt, or DDG 1000.
“It is an honor to serve the sailors of Zumwalt and to welcome them to our community,” said Bruce Knowles, Ingalls Shipbuilding DDG 1000 ship construction manager. “The Ingalls team is ready to support you in completing this important work.”
USS Zumwalt arrived in Pascagoula, Mississippi, on Aug. 19 after leaving San Diego, California, earlier in August. The ship will enter a modernization period and receive technology upgrades including the integration of the Conventional Prompt Strike weapon system, ensuring USS Zumwalt remains technologically advanced and lethal.
In January 2023, Ingalls was awarded a $10.5 million contract for the modernization period planning of Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyers, USS Zumwalt and USS Michael Monsoor. USS Michael Monsoor will receive the CPS install at Ingalls during a future modernization period.
The Lyndon B. Johnson guided missile destroyer arrived at Ingalls in January 2022 and is undergoing a combat systems activation.
Zumwalt-class destroyers feature a state-of-the-art electric propulsion system, wave-piercing tumblehome hull, stealth design and are equipped with 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.
In the last five years, HII has invested nearly $1 billion in the infrastructure, facility and toolsets at Ingalls.