HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Authenticates Keel of Destroyer Thad Cochran (DDG 135)

Core Points - HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding has authenticated the keel of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Thad Cochran (DDG 135), honoring the legacy of the late U.S. Senator Thad Cochran [1][2] - The destroyer is part of a series of Flight III destroyers currently under construction, which incorporate design modifications for enhanced capabilities [8] - Ingalls Shipbuilding has a long history of supporting the U.S. Navy, having delivered 35 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to date [8][9] Company Overview - HII is the largest military shipbuilder in the U.S. with over 135 years of experience in advancing national security [11] - The company employs approximately 44,000 people and provides a range of defense capabilities, including ships, unmanned systems, and cyber solutions [11] - Ingalls Shipbuilding has been a key player in designing, building, and maintaining amphibious ships and destroyers for over 86 years [9]