Media Advisory — HII DefenseTech LIVE
Rhea-AI Summary
HII (NYSE:HII) is hosting its second annual DefenseTech LIVE event on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia.
The in-person event, with no online access, will gather government and industry leaders to discuss autonomy, unmanned systems, cyber, electronic warfare and mission-enabling technologies, featuring technology demonstrations and direct engagement with development teams.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
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Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
HII slipped 0.83% while peers were mixed: DRS +1.71%, AVAV +1.56%, KTOS +3.47%, WWD +1.92%, and ERJ -0.54%, suggesting today’s modest weakness is more stock-specific than a broad Aerospace & Defense move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20 | Autonomy showcase | Positive | -0.3% | Showcased autonomous unmanned maritime and LVC training capabilities at naval event. |
| May 15 | USV delivery | Positive | -3.2% | Delivered and sea tested ROMULUS-25 autonomous USV prototypes for U.S. Marine Corps. |
| May 12 | Congressional visit | Positive | +0.2% | Hosted Rep. Adam Smith to highlight advanced shipyard tech and defense role. |
| May 08 | Destroyer sail-away | Positive | +0.5% | Flight III destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128) departed Ingalls ahead of commissioning. |
| May 08 | Workforce hiring | Positive | +0.5% | High school seniors committed to shipbuilding careers at Newport News Shipbuilding. |
Recent defense-tech and shipbuilding headlines have generally been positive, with shares showing small, mixed reactions and occasional divergence on favorable autonomous and maritime updates.
Over the past few weeks, HII announced multiple positives: autonomous maritime showcases, autonomous USV deliveries, a congressional visit to Newport News Shipbuilding, a Flight III destroyer sail-away, and new shipbuilding hires. Price reactions were modest, ranging from -3.2% to +0.5%, with some divergence on seemingly constructive news. Today’s DefenseTech LIVE advisory fits the pattern of continued emphasis on autonomy, unmanned systems, and mission technologies rather than a discrete financial catalyst.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights HII’s second annual DefenseTech LIVE, emphasizing autonomy, unmanned systems, cyber, and electronic warfare as it expands its national security technology portfolio. Recent filings showed Q1 2026 revenue of $3,099 million (up 13%) and a substantial $54.0 billion backlog, while recent news has focused on autonomous USVs and major ship programs. Investors may watch how discussions and demonstrations from this event translate into future contracts and segment performance.
Key Terms
autonomy technical
unmanned systems technical
cyber technical
electronic warfare technical
modular open systems approaches (MOSA) technical
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
| What: | HII invites journalists to attend its second annual DefenseTech LIVE event on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Alexandria, Virginia. This is an in-person online event. There is no online access. |
| When: | 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 |
| Where: | Hilton Alexandria Mark Center 5000 Seminary Road Alexandria, Virginia 22311 |
| RSVP: | Please RSVP to gregory.j.mccarthy@hii-co.com Journalist attendance at the event is contingent upon prior confirmation and approval by HII. |
| Details: | DefenseTech LIVE will bring together government and industry leaders to discuss emerging developments in defense technology, including autonomy, unmanned systems, cyber, electronic warfare, and mission enabling technologies. Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience technology demonstrations and engage directly with the teams developing and supporting these capabilities. More details and agenda: https://www.hii.com/events/defensetechlive2026#agenda The event comes as HII continues to expand its national security and technology portfolio to accelerate the delivery of mission-enabling technologies and operational capabilities for the U.S. military and allied partners. The company is investing in developmental programs focused on field-ready systems that can be rapidly integrated, scaled, and deployed to meet evolving operational requirements. HII’s investments are aligned with key U.S. Department of War priorities, including distributed operations, modular open systems approaches (MOSA), and rapid capability insertion across contested environments. |
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
- HII on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearehii
