US Navy's lead Zumwalt-class destroyer commences sea trials

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The lead ship of the US Navy's (USN's) new destroyer class has begun initial sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean, navy officials confirmed on 8 December. Built by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Zumwalt (DDG 1000) departed the shipyard in Bath, Maine, for the first time on 7 December. The vessel headed out to sea with representatives from Bath Iron Works, the USN's DDG 1000 programme office, the ship's company, and technical experts embarked. "Zumwalt's first underway period is a significant milestone as it marks the culmination of years of hard work and dedication on behalf of our navy and industry team," Captain Jim Downey, the DDG 1000 programme manager, said in a statement.