Business UpdateJul 15, 2026, 10:02 AM
HII Ingalls Achieves Distributed Shipbuilding Milestone
AI Summary
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division has achieved a significant milestone in its distributed shipbuilding initiative by installing the first grand blocks for the Thad Cochran (DDG 135) destroyer. These units, fabricated by partner facilities, arrived ahead of schedule, showcasing successful early-sequence production and boosting throughput. The company is expanding this model, with outsourced work progressing for DDG 137 and DDG 139, and plans to increase distributed shipbuilding capacity by 30% this year.
Key Highlights
- First grand blocks for Thad Cochran (DDG 135) destroyer installed by Ingalls Shipbuilding.
- Units for DDG 135 were constructed by partner facilities, demonstrating distributed shipbuilding success.
- Installation for DDG 135 occurred ahead of its October 2025 keel authentication.
- Outsource work is underway for John F. Lehman (DDG 137) and Telesforo Trinidad (DDG 139).
- Contracts awarded for 32 structural units for DDG 137 and 37 units for DDG 139.
- First two units for DDG 137 have already arrived at Ingalls Shipbuilding.
- HII has 40 ships under construction across its shipyards.
- HII aims to increase its distributed shipbuilding capacity by an additional 30% this year.
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