Years Late And Over Budget US Navy Accepts Delivery Of First Zumwalt-Class Destroyer

The guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) arrives at its new homeport in San Diego on Dec. 8, 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Emiline L. M. Senn)

Naval Technology: US Navy accepts delivery of first Zumwalt-class destroyer

The US Navy has accepted delivery of the first Zumwalt-class destroyer, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), at its new homeport in San Diego.

The vessel will now transition from Combat Systems Activation to the next phase of developmental and integrated at-sea testing.

DDG 1000 is the lead ship of the US Navy’s next-generation of multi-mission surface combatants.

Following delivery, USS Zumwalt joined the US Pacific Fleet battle force and is assigned to Surface Development Squadron One.

The 610ft DDG 1000 will contribute to accelerate new warfighting capabilities and provide rapid development and validation of operational tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Designed to provide a wide array of advancements, the vessel will employ a highly survivable Integrated Power System (IPS).

It provides an enhanced power capability according to different operational requirements.

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Update: Megadestroyer Zumwalt Delivered to the Navy After Years of Setbacks (Military.com)

WNU Editor: When it comes to new projects and procurement, this is not the Navy's "finest hour".

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