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New Deputy Commander for the Supervision of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair Established
February 2, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- In accordance with the Fiscal 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) established a new position, Deputy Commander for the Supervision of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair (SUPSHIP).Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, Frederick J. Stefany,... MORE

Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems Hosts Industry Day
January 31, 2023 — Arlington, VA -- Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) hosted an Industry Day at the Sheraton Pentagon City, Jan. 25.The theme for this year’s PEO IWS Industry Day was “Finding the Best Industry Talent to Solve the Most Complex Problems.” The event connected PEO IWS programs with current and untapped markets of industry... MORE

Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Carl Levin
January 26, 2023 — Bath, Maine – The Navy accepted delivery of the future guided missile destroyer USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120) from General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Jan. 26.Delivery represents the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy. Prior to delivery, the ship conducted a series of at-sea and pier-side trials to demonstrate its materiel... MORE

U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Visits Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
January 11, 2023 — U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, visited Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF), Jan. 10, 2023.During his visit, Paparo met with senior leadership from PHNSY & IMF to discuss the U.S. Navy's maintenance mission and witness how shipyard workers keep the fleet fit to fight in this... MORE

Adm. Samuel Paparo (2nd from left), commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, met with senior leadership from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility to discuss the U.S. Navy's maintenance mission and how the shipyard keeps the fleet fit to fight in this crucial area of operations, Jan. 10, 2023. (Official U.S. Navy photo by Dave Amodo)

NAVSEA to present at Surface Navy Association’s 35th National Symposium
January 4, 2023 — WASHINGTON – Key officials from Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and affiliated program executive offices will participate in surface navy panels and provide program updates in NAVSEA’s exhibit booth during the 2023 Surface Navy Association annual symposium at the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City, Virginia, Jan. 10-12.NAVSEA Commander, Vice Adm... MORE

Fabrication Begins on Future USS Fallujah (LHA 9)
December 20, 2022 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. -- Huntington Ingalls Industries - Ingalls Shipbuilding (HII-Ingalls) division started fabrication on the future USS Fallujah (LHA 9), Dec. 19.The start of fabrication signifies the shipyard is ready for sustained production after a successful production readiness review. This milestone is marked by the first 100 tons of steel... MORE

Future USS Jack H. Lucas Embarks on First Sea Trials
December 19, 2022 — The Navy’s first Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, future USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) completed Builder’s Trials on Dec 15, 2022.Builder’s trials consist of a series of in-port and at-sea demonstrations that allow the shipbuilder to assess the ship’s systems. For DDG 125, these trials also mark the first opportunity to test... MORE

Recognizing SUBSAFE Excellence
December 16, 2022 — Nearly 60 years ago, April 9, 1963, while conducting deep-diving tests off the coast of Cape Cod, Mass., USS Thresher (SSN 593) sank. At the time, this was the second worst submarine accident in history. Between the Sailors and shipyard personnel, 129 people perished that day.Investigators concluded that Thresher had suffered the failure of a... MORE

Future USS Sam Nunn Marks Start of Fabrication
December 14, 2022 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. -- The Navy and Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) marked the start of fabrication for the future USS Sam Nunn (DDG 133) with a ceremony at HII’s shipyard on Dec 12.DDG 133 will be a DDG 51 Flight III guided missile destroyer centered on the AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Defense Radar and will provide greatly enhanced warfighting... MORE

Future USS Carl Levin Successfully Completes Acceptance Trials
December 12, 2022 — Bath, Maine – The future USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120) successfully completed acceptance trials on December 9th, returning to General Dynamics Corp’s Bath Iron Works (BIW) Bath shipyard after spending two days at sea. During acceptance trials, the ship and its crew performed a series of demonstrations for review by the U.S. Navy’s Board of... MORE

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