Ingalls-built ships don't wait for missions—they're ready for them.
The ships we build continue to answer the call wherever they're needed. While most Americans never see them, warships like the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) remain on watch around the globe.
Pictured above on July 2, 2026, Mustin steamed in the Indian Ocean while forward deployed with U.S. 7th Fleet. Assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15, the Navy's largest destroyer squadron and the principal surface force for 7th Fleet, Mustin operates alongside allies and partners to help preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific.
WHY IT MATTERS
A forward-deployed Navy means ships are already in position when they're needed most. Whether maintaining a visible presence, strengthening partnerships or responding to emerging events, destroyers like Mustin help deter aggression and protect the free flow of commerce across one of the world's most vital maritime regions.
Every mission begins long before a ship leaves port. The readiness and capability DDG 89 delivers reflect the craftsmanship of Ingalls shipbuilders and the enduring quality built into every ship.
FOR CONTEXT
The keel for DDG 89 was laid down in January 2001. By December, the ship had launched. It was commissioned in San Diego in 2003.
In addition to building Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, Ingalls serves as the Navy's DDG51 Follow Yard, providing engineering, technical and configuration management support that helps keep the fleet mission ready throughout each ship's service life.
More than two decades later, USS Mustin (DDG 89) continues to serve on the front lines of the Indo-Pacific, demonstrating the longevity and capability of Ingalls-built warships.