Way to go, shipbuilders! Because of your hard work and commitment, we were able to accomplish a lot last year. Your dedication has propelled us forward so we can continue our mission of excellence in 2025. We’re proud to share the ship milestones reached in 2024, all of which are only made possible by your efforts. Keep up the incredible work!
Click the video above to see the many milestones we reached together in 2024.
2024
January-February
DDG 1000 land level light-off
DDG 131 25% erect
DDG 129 stern release
LPD 29 builders trial
LPD 29 acceptance trial
March-April
LPD 30 100% weld-out
NSC 11 start fabrication
DDG 131 load machinery
LHA 8 waterborne alignment
LPD 29 delivery
LPD 31 25% erect
DDG 131 25% weld-out
DDG 131 50 % erect
DDG 129 100% weld-out
May-June
LPD 32 start fabrication
LPD 30 AC light-off
DDG 128 first fuel
DDG 1000 complete rip-out
July-August
LPD 31 25% weld-out
DDG 128 Aegis light-off
LPD 29 sailaway
DDG 131 50% weld-out
DDG 131 75% erect
September-October
DDG 137 start fabrication
LHA 8 combat systems light-off
DDG 133 keel authentication
LPD 30 launch
DDG 131 75% weld-out
November-December
DDG 128 generator light-off
DDG 133 25% erect
DDG 1000 undocking
Contract Announcements
Littoral Combat Ships In-Service Planning Yard Services
Amphibious multi-ship procurement
DDG 1002 CSA & MSA modification
DDG(X) engineering & design analysis
L-Ship Planning Yard