The U.S. Navy formally took delivery of its newest Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer, the future USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), on February 22. The ship was built by Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division. Paul Ignatius is scheduled to sail away from the shipyard in June.
Ingalls currently has four destroyers under construction, including Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), the first Flight III ship. The new Flight III configuration adds Raytheon’s SPY-6 Air and Missile Defense Radar.
Shaun's deep-rooted interest in military equipment continues in his role as a senior defense analyst with a focus on the United States. He played an integral role in the development of Forecast International's U.S. Defense Budget Forecast, an interactive online product that tracks Pentagon acquisition programs throughout the congressional budget process. As editor of International Military Markets – North America, Shaun has cultivated a deep understanding of the vast defense markets in the United States and Canada. He is a regular contributor to Forecast International's Defense & Security Monitor blog and has co-authored white papers on global defense spending and various military programs.
