HII to Showcase Company’s Role as America’s Seapower Company at Sea-Air-Space 2026

HII (NYSE: HII) will showcase its role as America’s seapower company at Sea-Air-Space Expo 2026, April 20-22 in National Harbor.

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HII (NYSE: HII) will showcase its role as America’s seapower company at Sea-Air-Space Expo 2026, April 20-22 in National Harbor. The company will present demonstrations, announcements, and panels on shipbuilding, unmanned maritime systems, distributed shipbuilding, and mission-enabling technologies. Visit Booth 923 for events.

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News Market Reaction – HII

On Apr 16, the day this news came out, HII closed 0.49% below the previous close.

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Key Figures

Expo dates: April 20–22, 2026 REMUS milestone: 25 years Current price: $398.13 +5 more

Expo dates

April 20–22, 2026

Sea-Air-Space Expo 2026 schedule in National Harbor

REMUS milestone

25 years

Celebration of REMUS unmanned underwater vehicle success

Current price

$398.13

Pre-news trading level on 2026-04-16

52-week high

$460

HII 52-week high before this news

Director stock unit grant

123 shares

Routine equity-based director awards on April 1, 2026

Grant reference price

$393.32 per share

Value used for multiple Form 4 director stock awards

Welch stock units

7,780.605 units

Director John K. Welch stock unit holdings after award

Schievelbein units

23,065.016 shares

Director Thomas C. Schievelbein holdings tied to award type

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 14

5 events

1. Apr 14

   Earnings call advisory

   24h Move

   +0.9%

   Scheduled first-quarter 2026 earnings call and webcast announcement.

2. Apr 13

   Media briefing notice

   24h Move

   +0.0%

   Invitation to briefing on HII’s role in the U.S. Navy “Hedge Strategy.”

3. Apr 09

   Operational visit

   24h Move

   -1.9%

   Hosted Navy PAE Maritime leader at Ingalls, highlighting >$1B investments.

4. Apr 06

   AI partnership

   24h Move

   -1.3%

   MoU with GrayMatter Robotics to integrate Physical AI in shipbuilding.

5. Apr 01

   Ship launch milestone

   24h Move

   +0.8%

   Launch of guided missile destroyer George M. Neal (DDG 131).

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

unmanned undersea vehicles, unmanned surface vessel, autonomous, common stock equivalents, +2 more

6 terms

unmanned undersea vehicles technical

"Leading production of unmanned undersea vehicles globally and integrating..."

Unmanned undersea vehicles are robotic craft that operate beneath the ocean surface without a person on board, carrying sensors, tools or cargo to map the seafloor, inspect infrastructure, collect data or perform maintenance—like drones for the ocean. They matter to investors because they can cut labor risk and costs, enable new business lines in offshore energy, subsea cables, mining, research and defense, and are sensitive to technology advances, regulation and long-term service contracts that drive revenue and valuation.

unmanned surface vessel technical

"announcement on progress in HII’s ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel (USV)..."

An unmanned surface vessel is a boat or ship that operates on the water without a person on board, using remote control or automated systems to navigate and carry out tasks. Investors care because these vessels can lower operating costs, open new markets (like shipping, surveillance, or data collection), and shift regulatory and competitive dynamics much like self-driving cars changed expectations for trucking and logistics.

autonomous technical

"a global leader in autonomous maritime systems, along with expertise..."

Autonomous describes machines, vehicles, or systems that can perform tasks and make decisions on their own using sensors, software, and computing power, with little or no human guidance. For investors, autonomy matters because it can reduce ongoing labor costs, create new product categories, change regulatory risk, and open revenue opportunities; think of it like a self‑driving car or a factory robot that can work without a human constantly steering it.

common stock equivalents financial

"received a stock-based award of 123 shares of common stock equivalents..."

Common stock equivalents are financial instruments that can be converted into common shares or have a similar effect on a company's stock ownership, such as stock options or convertible bonds. They matter to investors because they can increase the total number of shares outstanding, potentially diluting existing ownership and affecting the company's stock value. Recognizing these equivalents helps investors understand the true potential for future share issuance and company ownership structure.

rule 16b-3 regulatory

"in an exempt transaction pursuant to Rule 16b-3."

Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.

long-term incentive stock plan financial

"under the company’s 2022 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan in an exempt..."

A long-term incentive stock plan is a company program that pays key employees and executives with company shares or stock-based awards that become theirs only after meeting performance goals or staying with the company for several years. Think of it as a delayed bonus paid in stock that ties pay to future results; investors watch these plans because they influence executive behavior, can dilute existing shares, and affect reported costs and long-term shareholder value.

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) will showcase its role as America’s largest military shipbuilder and a global leader in autonomous maritime systems, along with expertise in mission-enabling technologies, at the Sea-Air-Space Expo 2026, taking place April 20-22 in National Harbor.

Throughout the event, HII will feature a series of announcements, demonstrations, exhibits, and advertising that highlight its position as America’s Seapower Company.

The company will also present its approach for integrating manned–unmanned maritime teaming and mission-enabling technologies to address the rapidly evolving operational needs of U.S. and allied naval forces.

HII will also highlight its leadership in:

• Accelerating and delivering the U.S. Navy’s fleet: Nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines, surface combatants and amphibious ships built to project U.S. power globally.
• Expanding America’s shipbuilding capacity: Increasing throughput via leadership and technology to enhance performance and expanding the industrial base through partnerships and distributed shipbuilding. Throughput represents objective progress in ship construction and is a reliable indicator of schedule performance.
• Unmanned maritime dominance: Leading production of unmanned undersea vehicles globally and integrating unmanned systems across the fleet. 
• Integrated maritime power: Delivering ships, unmanned systems, and mission-enabling technologies that operate together across the naval force. 
• Technology for joint, all-domain operations: Investing in advanced capabilities that connect platforms and enable complex, multi-domain missions. 
• Building the workforce of the future: We reached labor agreements and increased wages that have helped hiring, retention and proficiency. We are ready to build the fleet for today and tomorrow. 
  
  

We strongly encourage you to look for this news and other press releases and check HII’s new Newsroom throughout the expo at https://hii.com/newsroom/.

Events for journalist include:

Monday, April 20 (Day 1)

10:40 AM
Distributed shipbuilding media briefing and photo opportunity.
Contact Danny.j.Hernandez@hii-co.com for event details.

1:30 PM
High-Yield Production Robotics (HYPR) partnership media announcement.
HII Booth 923

3:30 PM
A celebration of 25 years of the success of the REMUS unmanned underwater vehicle.
HII Booth 923

Tuesday, April 21 (Day 2)

9:00 AM
HII and build partner Breaux Brothers of Louisiana announcement on progress in HII’s ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel (USV) and next steps in the program.
HII Booth 923

Sea-Air-Space Expo Panel

In addition, HII executives will join U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps leadership and policy and industry experts for panel discussion including:

Tuesday, April 21

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Retooling the Defense Industrial Base - AI and Robotics for Sustainment and Manufacturing
Eric Chewning, HII, Executive Vice President of Maritime Systems and Corporate Strategy

2:00 – 3:00 PM
Advancing Navy & Coast Guard Shipbuilding
Kari Wilkinson, HII, Executive Vice President and President of HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division

3:30 – 4:30 PM
From Concept to Capability: Aligning Autonomy Across our Maritime Forces Panel
Duane Fotheringham, President of the Unmanned Systems Group in HII’s Mission Technologies division

About HII

HII is America’s largest shipbuilder, delivering the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain mission technologies, including unmanned systems, to U.S. and allied defense customers. HII is the largest producer of unmanned underwater vehicles for the U.S. Navy and the world.

With a more than 140-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII builds and integrates defense capabilities extending from the core fleet to C6ISR, AI/ML, EW and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit:

• HII on the web: https://www.HII.com/
• HII on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamHII
• HII on X: https://www.twitter.com/WeAreHII
• HII on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WeAreHII

Contact:

Greg McCarthy
(202) 264-7126
gregory.j.mccarthy@hii-co.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/59b633f7-03b8-4e92-9db0-92f9b17ec3d3

FAQ

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When and where will HII (HII) appear at Sea-Air-Space Expo 2026?

HII will appear April 20-22, 2026, in National Harbor with activities at Booth 923. According to the company, the program includes demonstrations, media briefings, and panel participation across all three days.

What HII announcements are scheduled for April 20, 2026 at Sea-Air-Space?

HII plans a distributed shipbuilding media briefing at 10:40 AM and a HYPR robotics partnership announcement at 1:30 PM. According to the company, Booth 923 will host additional exhibits and a 3:30 PM REMUS 25-year celebration.

Which HII executives will speak on panels at Sea-Air-Space Expo 2026?

HII executives Eric Chewning, Kari Wilkinson, and Duane Fotheringham will join panels on April 21. According to the company, topics include AI and robotics for manufacturing, advancing shipbuilding, and aligning autonomy across maritime forces.

What unmanned systems news will HII present at Sea-Air-Space 2026?

HII will spotlight unmanned undersea and surface systems, including progress on the ROMULUS USV program with Breaux Brothers. According to the company, the exhibits emphasize integration of unmanned systems across the fleet and REMUS program milestones.

How can journalists get event details or media access for HII at the expo?

Journalists can contact Danny.j.Hernandez@hii-co.com for event details and media access. According to the company, scheduled briefings and photo opportunities will be announced and hosted at Booth 923 during the expo.