HII Successfully Completes Second Builder's Sea Trials for Destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128)

Core Insights - HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division has successfully completed the second builder's sea trials for the guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128), following initial trials at the end of September [1][2] - The trials involved extensive testing of the ship's main propulsion, combat systems, and other critical systems to prepare for future acceptance trials [1][2] - The Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers represent the next generation of surface combatants for the U.S. Navy, featuring significant design modifications for enhanced capabilities [6] Company Overview - HII is the largest military shipbuilder in the U.S. with a history of over 135 years in advancing national security, employing a workforce of 44,000 [9] - Ingalls Shipbuilding has delivered 35 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to the U.S. Navy and currently has five more Flight III destroyers under construction, including Ted Stevens (DDG 128) [6][7] - The company has been designing, building, and maintaining destroyers for the U.S. Navy for over 86 years, making it the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi [7]