The following is a Sept. 7, 2016 U.S. Navy video of the guided missile destroyer Zumwalt leaving Bath Iron Works. Read More
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Zumwalt Destroyer Departs Bath Iron Works for San Diego Homeport
Zumwalt on Sept. 7, 2016. BIW Photo
This post has been updated to correct the spelling of the second Zumwalt class guided missile destroyer. The correct spelling is Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001).
The first in a class of new guided missile destroyer has left its Maine shipyard to start a three-month journey to its homeport in San Diego, Calif. Read More
Downey Takes Command of Regional Maintenance Centers; Galinis To Become PEO Ships
Capt. James Downey, then-DDG 1000 program manager, speaks to assembled crew and guests in the hangar bay aboard the future guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) following a transfer of ownership ceremony on May 20, 2016. US Navy photo.
Former DDG-1000 program manager Rear Adm. James Downey took over as Commander of Navy Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC), and his predecessor there will soon become the new Program Executive Officer for Ships. Read More
Document: Report to Congress on Navy Laser, Railgun and Hypervelocity Projectile Programs
The following is the June 17, 2016 Congressional Research Service report, Navy Lasers, Railgun and Hypervelocity Projectile. Read More
Navy Christens DDG-1001, Named For Medal Of Honor Recipient SEAL Michael Monsoor
Sally Monsoor christens the future USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), which is named in honor of her son, Medal of Honor recipient Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael A. Monsoor. US Navy photo.
The Navy on Saturday christened the guided missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001), named in honor of a Navy SEAL who was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in Iraq. Read More
Document: Report to Congress on Navy Laser, Railgun and Hypervelocity Projectile Programs
The following is the May. 25, 2015 Congressional Research Service report, Navy Lasers, Railgun and Hypervelocity Projectile: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
Document: Report to Congress on U.S. Navy Destroyer Programs
The following is the May 20, 2016 Congressional Research Service report, Navy DDG-51 and DDG-1000 Destroyer Programs: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
Zumwalt Brings Mix of Challenges, Opportunities to Fleet
USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) transits the Atlantic Ocean during acceptance trials April 21, 2016. US Navy Photo
ABOARD GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYER ZUMWALT – One of the most conspicuous ships in the Navy is among the least understood. Read More
Next Generation Destroyer Zumwalt Delivers
Destroyer Zumwalt (DDG-1000) transits the Atlantic Ocean during acceptance trials with the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). US Navy Photo
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works delivered the first Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer to the Navy on Friday, Naval Sea Systems Command announced. Read More
Zumwalt Departs Bath Iron Works for U.S. Navy Acceptance Trials
The guided- missile destroyer Zumwalt (DDG-1000) departs the Bath Iron Works shipyard on March 24, 2016. US Navy Photo
The guided missile destroyer Zumwalt (DDG-1000) left the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works shipyard for its acceptance trials ahead of delivery to the U.S. Navy, the service announced on Wednesday. Read More
