The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), a Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, from HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Miss., on Dec. 29, 2025.
Delivery of DDG 128 marks the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy. The milestone follows a series of at-sea and pier-side trials intended to demonstrate the ship’s readiness and performance across propulsion, combat systems, communications, and navigation.
“The delivery of the future USS Ted Stevens will provide our Fleet with another critical warship with advanced capabilities,” said Capt. Jay Young, Arleigh Burke-class program manager with Program Executive Office Ships. “DDG 128 will further strengthen our at sea advantage and serve as an enduring reminder of the ship’s namesake and his dedicated service to our Nation.”
The 510'x66' destroyer is named for former U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska, the longest-serving Republican senator in U.S. history. Stevens served as president pro tempore of the Senate during the 108th and 109th Congresses and later held the title of president pro tempore emeritus.
Arleigh Burke-class Flight III destroyers are equipped with the AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Defense Radar and include upgrades to electrical power and cooling capacity, along with other changes intended to enhance warfighting capability.
“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,” said Brian Blanchette, Ingalls Shipbuilding president. “We are honored to deliver DDG 128 to the Navy knowing that it will stand as a powerful asset in strengthening U.S. maritime security for decades to come.”
To date, Ingalls Shipbuilding has delivered 36 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to the Navy.
Ingalls is also constructing four other Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, including the future USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), USS George M. Neal (DDG 131), USS Sam Nunn (DDG 133), and USS Thad Cochran (DDG 135). Another seven are moving through early pre-planning stages of construction.
