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Wednesday, June 06, 2012

Ingalls Shipbuilding Launches the Multi-Purpose Amphibious Assault Ship America (LHA 6)


Huntington Ingalls Industries announced today that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division launched the U.S. Navy's next amphibious assault ship, America (LHA 6), from the company's floating drydock on Monday.

"Launching a large-deck ship is a significant milestone requiring several highly skilled shipyard crafts and a complex logistics plan," said Brian Cuccias, Ingalls' vice president, large deck amphibious ships.

"As the Navy's longtime sole provider of these important ships, we are unique in our ability to draw on the specialized experience our shipbuilders have in the safe and efficient translation and launch of a warship of this size."

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