The United States Navy’s Modernisation Plan: Ships Being Constructed

The process of transforming a U.S. Naval ship from an idea to a fully commissioned vessel is a complex and time-consuming one, involving multiple significant milestones. It all starts with the design phase, during which a team of proficient naval architects and engineers collaborate to create detailed blueprints that align with the operational requirements of the Navy.

Multiple revisions and simulations optimize performance and efficiency while standardizing blueprints for naval categorization. Once the ship design is finalized, the shipbuilding process commences at a shipyard. Technicians meticulously assemble the ship’s hull, propulsion systems, weaponry, and electronic components. The first step is laying the keel, which serves as the foundation for the entire construction. Throughout the process, stringent quality control measures are implemented to ensure the ship’s structural integrity and functionality.

After completing the final form, the delivery undergoes a series of comprehensive tests and trials. Among these tests are sea trials, where the ship is tested under actual conditions. Any issues or defects are addressed before proceeding. This procedure is repeated for several vessels that will soon be incorporated into the U.S. Army’s fleet.

We have arranged the ships in alphabetical order, including those that are at different stages of construction and commissioning, but only those that have had their keel laid. We have collected additional information about each ship’s hull number, class, construction location, and current status from CEOWORLD magazine. It’s important to note that while some of these ships may have been built, they are awaiting commissioning as of early September. Also, please check out the U.S. Army ships that are being decommissioned and their anticipated dates.

After putting in a lot of effort in the design, production, and testing of the ship, the eagerly awaited commissioning ceremony has finally arrived. Commissioning ceremonies are a longstanding tradition that marks a ship’s entry into active naval service. These ceremonies usually involve the ship’s crew, high-ranking military officials, and distinguished guests. During the event, the ship is officially named and its commanding officer takes charge.

The U.S. Navy has recently added new Virginia-class nuclear submarines and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers to their fleet. Moreover, there are plans for several new Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers to replace the aging Nimitz-class carriers that were first introduced over fifty years ago. These carriers are expected to enter service in the next decade.

• SSN-803 Arizona
  > Class: Virginia-class nuclear-powered cruise missile fast-attack submarine
  > Status: Keel laid December 2022
  > Construction location: Newport News, Virginia
• SSN-800 Arkansas
  > Class: Virginia-class nuclear-powered cruise missile fast-attack submarine
  > Status: Under construction
  > Construction location: Newport News, Virginia
• LCS-34 Augusta
  > Class: Independence-class littoral combat ship
  > Status: Delivered May 2023
  > Construction location: Mobile, Alabama
• LCS-29 Beloit
  > Class: Freedom-class littoral combat ship
  > Status: Christened May 2022
  > Construction location: Marinette, Wisconsin
• LHA-8 Bougainville
  > Class: America-class amphibious assault ship
  > Status: Under construction
  > Construction location: Pascagoula, Mississippi
• LCS-31 Cleveland
  > Class: Freedom-class littoral combat ship
  > Status: Launched April 2023
  > Construction location: Marinette, Wisconsin
• FFG-62 Constellation
  > Class: Constellation-class guided-missile frigate
  > Status: Under construction
  > Construction location: Marinette, Wisconsin
• SSBN-826 District of Columbia
  > Class: Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
  > Status: Keel laid June 2022
  > Construction location: Groton, Connecticut
• CVN-81 Doris Miller
  > Class: Gerald Ford-class aircraft carrier
  > Status: Under construction
  > Construction location: Newport News, Virginia
• CVN-80 Enterprise
  > Class: Gerald Ford-class aircraft carrier
  > Status: Keel laid August 2022
  > Construction location: Newport News, Virginia
• LHA-9 Fallujah
  > Class: America-class amphibious assault ship
  > Status: Under construction
  > Construction location: Pascagoula, Mississippi
• DDG-131 George M. Neal
  > Class: Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer
  > Status: Under construction
  > Construction location: Pascagoula, Mississippi
• LPD-30 Harrisburg
  > Class: San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock
  > Status: Under construction
  > Construction location: Pascagoula, Mississippi
• DDG-124 Harvey C. Barnum Jr.
  > Class: Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer
  > Status: Christened July 2023
  > Construction location: Bath, Maine
• SSN-795 Hyman G. Rickover
  > Class: Virginia-class nuclear-powered cruise missile fast-attack submarine
  > Status: Christened July 2021
  > Construction location: Groton, Connecticut
• SSN-799 Idaho
  > Class: Virginia-class nuclear-powered cruise missile fast-attack submarine
  > Status: Under construction
  > Construction location: Groton, Connecticut
• SSN-797 Iowa
  > Class: Virginia-class nuclear-powered cruise missile fast-attack submarine
  > Status: Christened June 2023
  > Construction location: Groton, Connecticut
• DDG-125 Jack H. Lucas
  > Class: Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer
  > Status: Delivered June 2023
  > Construction location: Pascagoula, Mississippi
• DDG-129 Jeremiah Denton
  > Class: Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer
  > Status: Under construction
  > Construction location: Pascagoula, Mississippi
• DDG-122 John Basilone
  > Class: Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer
  > Status: Christened June 2022
  > Construction location: Bath, Maine
• CVN-79 John F. Kennedy
  > Class: Gerald Ford-class aircraft carrier
  > Status: Fitting out
  > Construction location: Newport News, Virginia
• ESB-6 John L. Canley
  > Class: ESB-class mobile landing platform
  > Status: Delivered March 2023
  > Construction location: San Diego, California
• LCS-36 Kingsville
  > Class: Independence-class littoral combat ship
  > Status: Christened April 2023
  > Construction location: Mobile, Alabama
• DDG-126 Louis H. Wilson, Jr.
  > Class: Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer
  > Status: Keel laid May 2023
  > Construction location: Bath, Maine
• DDG-1002 Lyndon B. Johnson
  > Class: Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer
  > Status: Christened April 2019
  > Construction location: Bath, Maine
• SSN-798 Massachusetts
  > Class: Virginia-class nuclear-powered cruise missile fast-attack submarine
  > Status: Christened May 2023
  > Construction location: Newport News, Virginia
• LCS-27 Nantucket
  > Class: Freedom-class littoral combat ship
  > Status: Christened August 2021
  > Construction location: Marinette, Wisconsin
• SSN-796 New Jersey
  > Class: Virginia-class nuclear-powered cruise missile fast-attack submarine
  > Status: Launched April 2022
  > Construction location: Newport News, Virginia
• SSN-802 Oklahoma
  > Class: Virginia-class nuclear-powered cruise missile fast-attack submarine
  > Status: Under construction
  > Construction location: Newport News, VirginiaDDG-127 Patrick Gallagher
  > Class: Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer
  > Status: Under construction
  > Construction location: Bath, Maine
• LCS-38 Pierre
  > Class: Independence-class littoral combat ship
  > Status: Under construction
  > Construction location: Mobile, Alabama
• LPD-31 Pittsburgh
  > Class: San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock
  > Status: Under construction
  > Construction location: Pascagoula, Mississippi
• DDG-132 Quentin Walsh
  > Class: Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer
  > Status: Under construction
  > Construction location: Bath, Maine
• LPD-29 Richard M. McCool
  > Class: San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock
  > Status: Christened June 2022
  > Construction location: Pascagoula, Mississippi 
• ESB-7 Robert E. Simanek
  > Class: ESB-class mobile landing platform
  > Status: Under construction
  > Construction location: San Diego, California
• DDG-133 Sam Nunn
  > Class: Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer
  > Status: Under construction
  > Construction location: Pascagoula, Mississippi
• DDG-128 Ted Stevens
  > Class: Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer
  > Status: Under construction
  > Construction location: Pascagoula, Mississippi
• SSN-801 Utah
  > Class: Virginia-class nuclear-powered cruise missile fast-attack submarine
  > Status: Under construction
  > Construction location: Groton, Connecticut
• DDG-130 William Charette
  > Class: Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer
  > Status: Under construction
  > Construction location: Bath, Maine

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