Saturday, May 21, 2016

U.S. Navy Takes Possession Of Its Newest Destroyer

Destroyer Zumwalt (DDG-1000) transits the Atlantic Ocean during acceptance trials with the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). US Navy Photo

Defense News: US Navy Takes Ownership of Stealth Destroyer Zumwalt

WASHINGTON — Shipbuilder General Dynamics Bath Iron Works formally delivered the stealth destroyer Zumwalt (DDG 1000) to the US Navy Friday, marking a turnover of ownership from the ship’s status as a private vessel to become a government-owned warship.

“Today represents a significant achievement for not only the DDG 1000 program and shipbuilding team but for the entire US Navy,” Capt. Jim Downey, the Zumwalt-class program manager at Naval Sea Systems Command, said in a statement. “This impressive ship incorporates a new design alongside the integration of sophisticated new technologies that will lead the Navy into the next generation of capabilities.”

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More News On The U.S. Navy Taking Possession Of Its Newest Destroyer

New stealth destroyer turned over to U.S. Navy, Capt. James Kirk -- CNN
Navy Accepts First Zumwalt-class Stealth Destroyer -- Military.com
Next Generation Destroyer Zumwalt Delivers -- USNI News
Captain Kirk takes delivery of US Navy’s futuristic stealth destroyer -- RT
The Real Captain Kirk Takes Command of the Navy’s New $4 Billion Destroyer -- Fiscal Times
Futuristic Destroyer Zumwalt Delivered -- Maritime Executive
Navy Stealth Destroyer to Fire Guns, Missiles -- Scout
US Navy Accepts Ownership of Guided Missile Destroyer Zumwalt DDG-1000 -- Sputnik
Futuristic Stealth Destroyer Coming to San Diego This Year -- Times of San Diego

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