ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Huntington Ingalls Industries has delivered the guided missile destroyer USS Ted Stevens to the the U.S. Navy, the company announced Monday.
The ship, designated DDG 128, is an Arleigh Burke-class Flight III destroyer and marks the second Flight III destroyer delivered by Ingalls Shipbuilding.
It’s also been called the “most powerful and advanced destroyer” in the world, according to its commanding officer.
“The delivery of Ted Stevens reflects the strong momentum of our destroyer program as we accelerate Flight III production and bring enhanced capabilities to the fleet,” Brian Blanchette, Ingalls Shipbuilding president, said in a statement.
He said the ship will serve as “a powerful asset in strengthening U.S. maritime security for decades to come.”…