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Shipbuilding·Arleigh Burke-class destroyer

HII Starts Building Flight III Destroyer

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Huntington Ingalls Industries' Ingalls Shipbuilding division has begun fabricating the future USS John F. Lehman, a Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. This marks the official start of construction on the Navy's newest destroyer. The project utilizes HII's distributed shipbuilding model to expand capacity.

Why it matters

The construction of the USS John F. Lehman represents a significant milestone in the Navy's modernization efforts, enhancing its fleet with advanced destroyer capabilities. This project demonstrates the application of innovative shipbuilding models to improve production efficiency.

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