For 88 years, Ingalls Shipbuilding has stood at the heart of America’s maritime strength, powered not by steel or machinery alone, but by the skill, determination, and pride of the men and women who build the U.S. Navy fleet.
Since 1938, generations of Ingalls shipbuilders have shaped vessels that safeguard our nation, support our warfighters, and carry forward a legacy of service that grows stronger with each passing decade. From our earliest days on the Pascagoula River to the expansive shipyard we are today, our story has always been written by the hands of those who show up every day ready to build something that matters.
Today, our shipbuilders are advancing some of the Navy’s most significant and future‑focused programs—from constructing Flight III Arleigh Burke‑class destroyers to modernizing the Zumwalt‑class, and from building new Flight II LPD 17 San Antonio‑class amphibious ships to shaping the next evolution of the LHA 6 America‑class. As part of the Navy’s Golden Fleet initiative, Ingalls was selected to design and build the future small surface combatant, marking a new chapter in our role supporting the fleet of tomorrow. Alongside this work, we are leading early design, long‑lead procurement, and pre‑construction activities for the FF(X) frigate, ensuring the next generation of small surface combatants will begin with the strength and precision of Ingalls shipbuilders.
These programs highlight the scale and importance of what we do, but more than that, they reflect the trust placed in Ingalls to deliver ships that serve the nation with unmatched capability.
As we mark 88 years, we celebrate this milestone knowing that every ship we build becomes part of America’s story, and the work we do today will support the fleet for decades to come.
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