DODOtherDefense & SecurityAugust 1, 2023

CONSTRUCTION OF DDG 51 SHIPS FY23-27

$6,959,631,830

AI Summary

This $7 billion contract with Huntington Ingalls funds the construction of Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided-missile destroyers for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. These multi-mission warships are the backbone of the Navy's surface fleet, capable of air defense, anti-submarine warfare, and surface combat.

Key Points

  1. 01Funds construction of DDG 51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers
  2. 02Awarded to Huntington Ingalls in Mississippi
  3. 03DDG 51 destroyers are the Navy's most numerous warships
  4. 04Multi-mission capable: air defense, anti-submarine, surface warfare
  5. 05Contract runs from 2023 through 2034

Award Details

Start Date

Aug 1, 2023

End Date

Feb 28, 2034

Category

Defense & Security

State

MS

Award Type

Other

Quick Summary

Amount
$7.0B
Agency
Department of Defense
Recipient
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED
Type
Other

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