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.”

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/. 

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DDG 1002 Contract Modification

The Zumwalt class destroyer Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002) is shown docked at HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division when it first arrived at the shipyard in January 2022. While at Ingalls, the ship is receiving modernization upgrades, including integration of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) weapon system, becoming the Navy’s second CPS equipped platform.

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