Core Insights - HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division has successfully completed the final round of sea trials for the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128), confirming its mission capabilities ahead of delivery to the U.S. Navy [1] - The DDG 128 is the second Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, featuring advanced systems such as the AN/SPY-6 (V)1 radar and Aegis Baseline 10 combat system, designed to address modern threats [2] Company Overview - Ingalls Shipbuilding has delivered a total of 35 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to the U.S. Navy, including the first Flight III destroyer, USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), and currently has five more Flight III destroyers under construction [4] - As the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi, Ingalls Shipbuilding has a long history of designing, building, and maintaining destroyers for the U.S. Navy, spanning 87 years [5] Industry Context - HII is recognized as the nation's largest military shipbuilder, with a history of over 135 years in advancing U.S. national security, providing critical capabilities that include ships, unmanned systems, and advanced technologies [7] - HII's mission focuses on delivering powerful ships and all-domain solutions to enhance national security and protect global peace and freedom [6]

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]