Huntington Ingalls Inds (HII) Stock News

HII (NYSE: HII) christened the future USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), the third Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer built at Ingalls Shipbuilding division. The ship honors former U.S. Sen. Jeremiah Denton Jr., a Vietnam War veteran and POW known for blinking "torture" in Morse code during a televised broadcast in captivity.

The christening ceremony featured Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy Brett Seidle as keynote speaker, with the ship's co-sponsors and daughters of the namesake, Madeleine Denton Doak and Mary Denton Lewis, performing the traditional bottle-breaking ceremony.

The Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer features enhanced capabilities, including the AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Defense Radar and Aegis Baseline 10 Combat System. Ingalls has delivered 35 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to date, with five Flight IIIs currently under construction.

HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division has achieved a significant milestone in the construction of Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) with the celebration of the first meal served aboard. The submarine, currently in final construction and testing stages, welcomed ship's sponsor Sheryl Sandberg for the occasion. The inaugural meal featured New England specialties including grilled salmon, lobster rolls, and clam chowder. Massachusetts, christened in May 2023, is scheduled for sea trials later this year and will be the 12th Virginia-class submarine delivered by Newport News Shipbuilding. Under the command of Cmdr. Michael Siedsma, the submarine represents a critical national security asset approaching its final stages before Navy delivery.

HII's Mission Technologies division has been selected as one of the contractors for a significant U.S. Army training contract. The multiple award contract, with a ceiling of $379 million, involves providing live training solutions for the Army's Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation. Through the MAC 3 contract vehicle under LTRaC, HII will compete for delivery orders to supply new products, equipment, and modernization efforts for live-fire ranges serving both the Army and U.S. Marine Corps. The company's role will focus on creating realistic training environments and providing technology refreshment for combat preparation scenarios.

HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division celebrated its 2025 class of master shipbuilders who have achieved 40 years of continuous service. The ceremony, held on June 12 at the Pascagoula shipyard, honored these elite employees who have dedicated four decades to building advanced naval vessels and contributing to national security. Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian Blanchette praised the master shipbuilders for their service, leadership, and loyalty. The event featured a tribute video highlighting personal stories and career achievements. Notable master shipbuilders like Larry Stevens, who began as a structural welder apprentice in 1985, and Denise Quave shared their experiences and pride in their work. The recognition emphasizes the company's commitment to skilled craftsmanship and mentorship of the next generation of shipbuilders.

HII showcased its defense technology portfolio at DefenseTech LIVE in Arlington, focusing on accelerating mission technologies across all domains. The event featured interactive technology demonstrations, strategy sessions, and discussions on next-generation defense innovation, CJADC2, unmanned maritime systems, cyber operations, and electronic warfare. Andy Green, EVP of HII and president of Mission Technologies division, emphasized their commitment to supporting warfighters through cutting-edge innovation. The event highlighted HII's comprehensive product portfolio, including Autonomy & AI solutions, REMUS underwater vehicles (operational in 30 countries), C5ISR Systems, Cyber & EW capabilities, Simulation & Training tools, and Logistics & Readiness solutions. The forum attracted hundreds of government and industry leaders, with a recap scheduled to air on WJLA 24/7 News on June 24, 2025.

HII (NYSE: HII) hosted members of the UK House of Commons Defence Committee at its Newport News Shipbuilding division to support the AUKUS partnership between Australia, UK, and US. The visit included facility tours showcasing Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine construction and the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School.

As a founding member of the AUKUS Workforce Alliance (AWA), HII is one of only two shipyards capable of designing and building nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy. The company was awarded the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification pilot program to accelerate Australian supplier integration into the US submarine industrial base.

HII (NYSE: HII) has announced its participation in Bernstein's 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference scheduled for May 28, 2025. The company's President and CEO Chris Kastner will be featured in a conversation starting at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time. Investors and interested parties can access the webcast of this presentation through the company's investor relations website at ir.hii.com.

HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division is welcoming a new generation of shipbuilders, with multiple high school seniors accepting employment offers. The recruitment occurred through two key programs:

- 18 students from the New Horizons Regional Education Centers (NHREC) Good Life Solution Program accepted offers for full-time trade positions or apprenticeships

- 13 students from the Youth Builders pre-apprenticeship program accepted offers to attend The Apprentice School

The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School, funded by HII, provides tuition-free apprenticeships lasting 4-8 years across 19 trades and 7 optional programs. These initiatives support HII's mission of building submarines and aircraft carriers for national security.

HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted a "signing day" for 43 graduates of its Shipbuilder Academy, offering them full-time positions at the shipyard. The ceremony, coinciding with National Apprenticeship Day, saw high school seniors signing contingent employment offers for roles including welders, painters, joiners, pipefitters, and electricians.

The program, which has graduated over 450 students since 2016, partners with 13 Gulf Coast high schools and provides hands-on training, mentorship, and classroom instruction. Ingalls also supports technical programs at three local high schools: Pascagoula, Moss Point, and Alma Bryant. The initiative demonstrates HII's commitment to developing skilled professionals and maintaining a strong workforce pipeline in the shipbuilding industry.