HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Awarded Contract Modification for DDG 1002 Sea Trials
Key Highlights
- ➤HII awarded $99 million Navy contract modification for DDG 1002 sea trials
- ➤Lyndon B. Johnson receiving Conventional Prompt Strike system integration upgrades
- ➤DDG 1002 becomes Navy’s second Conventional Prompt Strike-equipped platform
Expert Statements
Brian Blanchette, President of Ingalls Shipbuilding
“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.”
Brian Blanchette, President of Ingalls Shipbuilding
“Our shipbuilders are proud to help deliver DDG 1002 and prepare her for future fleet operations.”
PASCAGOULA, Miss., Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) 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.
“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.”
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