Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula has been awarded a $9.6 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to build a group of new ships for the military.
The ships that will be constructed are San Antonio-class amphibious ships, plus a contract modification opening the door for the next America-class large-deck amphibious ship. The combined procurement begins the construction of LPDs 33, 34, 35, and LHA 10 for the Navy.
“We greatly appreciate the stability that this award provides to all Ingalls shipbuilders and our surrounding communities,” Ingalls President Kari Wilkinson said. “It is an honor to continue our support of the joint Navy and Marine Corps mission to meet the minimum 31-ship requirement.”
While the contract was awarded to the shipbuilder in Pascagoula, Wilkinson noted it will have a national impact – both on the business and military sides – with 650 supplier partners in 39 states providing components for the construction of amphibious ships.
“We stand to reinforce an already strong team of capable shipbuilders with the ideas and skills of new shipbuilders that want to make a difference in the world,” Wilkinson continued. “There is no greater sense of accomplishment than doing something difficult in support of our nation’s military.”
To date, Ingalls has delivered 13 San Antonio-class ships and 15 large-deck amphibious ships to the Navy.
