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10. USS Daniel Inouye DDG-118 – USA

Overview of the U.S.S. Inouye (DDG-118) Producer: General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Principal User: U.S. Navy Price: $1.843 billion Naming and Background Namesake: The U.S.S. Inouye is named after Senator Daniel Inouye, a notable Hawaiian figure who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery on the Italian front during World War II. Class: The U.S.S. Inouye is an Arleigh-Burke class naval destroyer. Technical Details Flight Class: It is the third of eight Flight IIA tech insertion ships, incorporating components from Flight III ships starting with DDG-125.

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Overview of the U.S.S. Daniel Inouye (DDG-118) Current Status: The U.S.S. Daniel Inouye is a relatively new destroyer in the U.S. Navy fleet. Christening Date: The ship was christened on June 22, 2019, by Irene Hirano Inouye, the widow of Senator Daniel Inouye. Keel Laying: The keel was laid in May 2018. Delivery to Navy: Bath Iron Works, a division of General Dynamics, delivered the U.S.S. Daniel Inouye to the Navy in March 2021.