HII is Awarded Contract Modification for Construction of Two Additional Block V Virginia-class Submarines
HII and its Newport News Shipbuilding division, along with partner General Dynamics Electric Boat, have secured a contract modification for building two additional Block V Virginia-class submarines. These vessels represent the 11th and 12th fast-attack submarines under the Block V contract.
The announcement reinforces the ongoing collaboration between Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) and General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) in strengthening national security assets. To date, the partnership has successfully delivered 24 Virginia-class submarines to the fleet.
Jason Ward, NNS vice president of submarine construction, emphasized the strategic importance of these submarines and highlighted the shipbuilders' commitment to delivering these vessels to enhance naval capabilities.
HII e la sua divisione Newport News Shipbuilding, insieme al partner General Dynamics Electric Boat, hanno ottenuto una modifica contrattuale per la costruzione di due ulteriori sottomarini della classe Virginia Block V. Queste unità rappresentano l'11° e il 12° sottomarino d'attacco rapido previsti dal contratto Block V.
L'annuncio conferma la collaborazione continua tra Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) e General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) nel rafforzare le risorse per la sicurezza nazionale. Finora, la partnership ha consegnato con successo 24 sottomarini della classe Virginia alla flotta.
Jason Ward, vicepresidente della costruzione di sottomarini di NNS, ha sottolineato l'importanza strategica di questi sottomarini e ha evidenziato l'impegno dei costruttori navali nel fornire queste unità per potenziare le capacità navali.
HII y su división Newport News Shipbuilding, junto con su socio General Dynamics Electric Boat, han asegurado una modificación de contrato para construir dos submarinos adicionales de la clase Virginia Block V. Estas embarcaciones representan el undécimo y duodécimo submarino de ataque rápido bajo el contrato Block V.
El anuncio refuerza la colaboración continua entre Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) y General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) para fortalecer los activos de seguridad nacional. Hasta la fecha, la asociación ha entregado con éxito 24 submarinos de la clase Virginia a la flota.
Jason Ward, vicepresidente de construcción de submarinos de NNS, destacó la importancia estratégica de estos submarinos y resaltó el compromiso de los constructores navales para entregar estas embarcaciones y mejorar las capacidades navales.
HII와 그 자회사인 Newport News Shipbuilding, 그리고 파트너인 General Dynamics Electric Boat가 두 척의 추가 Block V 버지니아급 잠수함 건조를 위한 계약 수정안을 확보했습니다. 이 선박들은 Block V 계약에 따른 11번째와 12번째 급속 공격 잠수함입니다.
이번 발표는 Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS)과 General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) 간의 국가 안보 자산 강화 협력이 계속되고 있음을 보여줍니다. 지금까지 이 파트너십은 24척의 버지니아급 잠수함을 성공적으로 함대에 인도했습니다.
NNS 잠수함 건조 부사장인 제이슨 워드는 이 잠수함들의 전략적 중요성을 강조하며, 해군 역량 강화를 위해 선박 건조업체들이 이 선박들을 제공하는 데 전념하고 있음을 밝혔습니다.
HII et sa division Newport News Shipbuilding, en collaboration avec leur partenaire General Dynamics Electric Boat, ont obtenu une modification de contrat pour la construction de deux sous-marins supplémentaires de la classe Virginia Block V. Ces navires représentent le 11e et 12e sous-marin d'attaque rapide dans le cadre du contrat Block V.
Cette annonce renforce la collaboration continue entre Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) et General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) visant à renforcer les capacités de sécurité nationale. À ce jour, ce partenariat a livré avec succès 24 sous-marins de la classe Virginia à la flotte.
Jason Ward, vice-président de la construction des sous-marins chez NNS, a souligné l'importance stratégique de ces sous-marins et a mis en avant l'engagement des constructeurs navals à livrer ces navires pour améliorer les capacités navales.
HII und seine Division Newport News Shipbuilding haben zusammen mit dem Partner General Dynamics Electric Boat eine Vertragsänderung für den Bau von zwei weiteren Block V Virginia-Klasse-U-Booten erhalten. Diese Schiffe stellen das 11. und 12. Schnellangriffs-U-Boot im Rahmen des Block V-Vertrags dar.
Die Ankündigung unterstreicht die fortlaufende Zusammenarbeit zwischen Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) und General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) zur Stärkung der nationalen Sicherheitsressourcen. Bis heute hat die Partnerschaft erfolgreich 24 Virginia-Klasse-U-Boote an die Flotte geliefert.
Jason Ward, Vizepräsident für U-Boot-Bau bei NNS, betonte die strategische Bedeutung dieser U-Boote und hob das Engagement der Schiffbauer hervor, diese Schiffe zur Verbesserung der maritimen Fähigkeiten bereitzustellen.
- Secured new contract modification for construction of two additional Block V Virginia-class submarines
- Strong partnership with General Dynamics Electric Boat continues
- Proven track record with 24 Virginia-class submarines already delivered
- Contract supports long-term revenue visibility in naval defense sector
- Contract value not disclosed, limiting financial impact assessment
- Long production cycles may impact near-term cash flows
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that the Virginia-class shipbuilding team, which includes the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, has been awarded a contract modification in support of construction of two fiscal year 2024 Block V submarines.
The contract modification, to NNS and teaming partner General Dynamics Electric Boat, authorizes construction of the 11th and 12th fast-attack submarines of the Block V contract.
“We appreciate the teamwork that resulted in these critical national security assets being put under contract,” said Jason Ward, NNS vice president of submarine construction. “We understand the advantage Virginia-class submarines bring to the sailors who operate them, and our shipbuilders are working with diligence to deliver them to the fleet.”
NNS and GDEB have built and delivered 24 Virginia-class submarines to date.
A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://hii.com/newsroom.
About HII
HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII’s mission is to deliver the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world.
As the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit:
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