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News for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) centers on its role as a global, all-domain defense provider and the nation’s largest military shipbuilder. Coverage highlights how HII’s shipbuilding divisions and Mission Technologies business support U.S. and allied defense priorities through advanced surface combatants, nuclear-powered submarines, unmanned systems and integrated defense technologies.
Readers can follow updates on major shipbuilding milestones, such as delivery of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers like Ted Stevens (DDG 128), construction progress on Virginia-class submarines such as Oklahoma (SSN 802), and work on aircraft carriers and Zumwalt-class destroyers. News also covers new contracts and design awards, including HII’s selection to design and build the U.S. Navy’s future small surface combatant based on the Legend-class national security cutter.
The HII news flow also reflects the company’s growing unmanned and autonomy portfolio. Articles detail developments in the REMUS family of unmanned underwater vehicles, ROMULUS unmanned surface vessels powered by the Odyssey Autonomous Control System, and demonstrations of automated launch and recovery systems such as Sea Launcher. Expansion of unmanned operations in Europe, including the enlarged Portchester, U.K. facility, and participation in international frameworks like AUKUS also feature prominently.
Investors and defense observers can track mission technologies and missile defense work, including HII’s Mission Technologies division being awarded a position on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD contract vehicle, opening opportunities in directed energy, command and control integration, cyber, microelectronics and live/virtual/constructive training. Regular visits from senior U.S. and allied defense leaders to HII’s shipyards, along with updates on workforce initiatives, industrial base investments and distributed shipbuilding, provide additional context on how HII supports long-term naval and security objectives. Bookmark this page for an organized view of contract awards, program milestones and strategic partnerships affecting HII.
HII (NYSE: HII) hosted Christopher Miller, the U.S. Navy PAE Maritime, at Ingalls Shipbuilding on April 9, 2026, marking his first visit since assuming the role in March 2026.
HII highlighted >$1 billion invested in Ingalls infrastructure, expanding distributed shipbuilding across the Gulf Coast, current destroyer and amphibious programs, and construction progress on LPD 30.
HII (NYSE: HII) signed a memorandum of understanding with GrayMatter Robotics on April 6, 2026 to explore integrating GMR’s Physical AI into manned and unmanned shipbuilding.
The partnership aims to accelerate throughput, augment the workforce, scale unmanned production, and pursue autonomous surface preparation, coating, and inspection technologies.
HII (NYSE: HII) hosted former U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn and family at Ingalls Shipbuilding for a construction update and tour of the future USS Sam Nunn (DDG 133), a Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.
Flight III upgrades include the AN/SPY-6(V)1 radar and Aegis Baseline 10. Ingalls has delivered 36 Arleigh Burke destroyers and currently has four Flight III ships under construction, with several additional hulls in early pre-planning and material procurement.
HII (NYSE: HII) announced that Newport News Shipbuilding completed post-shakedown availability (PSA) work and redelivered the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS New Jersey (SSN 796) to the U.S. Navy on April 3, 2026.
The PSA included combat systems and electronics upgrades plus general maintenance to prepare the submarine for fleet operations. Company leadership emphasized the combined NNS–Navy team focus on mission readiness.
HII (NYSE: HII) announced the launch of the future USS George M. Neal (DDG 131) on April 1, 2026, at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The event marks the launch milestone for the fourth Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer built at the yard.
DDG 131 features the Flight III AN/SPY-6 (V)1 radar and Aegis Baseline 10 combat system. Following launch, the ship will enter outfitting, systems activation, testing and preparations for sea trials.
HII (NYSE: HII) and GrayMatter Robotics will hold a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony and a physical AI demonstration on Monday, April 6, 2026, at GrayMatter Robotics headquarters in Carson, California.
Media may film live technology demonstrations, cover the MOU signing, and ask questions of HII executive vice president Eric Chewning and GrayMatter CEO Ariyan Kabir. RSVP is required by noon on Friday, April 3; closed-toed shoes are required for safety in the manufacturing environment.
HII (NYSE: HII) named two vice presidents at its Newport News Shipbuilding division effective April 1.
Christie Miller is promoted to vice president of communications, responsible for internal/executive communications, events, protocol, tradeshows and tours, succeeding Jennifer Dunn after her retirement. Christian Ortego joins as vice president and NNS chief counsel, overseeing legal advice and succeeding Jon Arena.
HII (NYSE: HII) celebrated 128 graduates of the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School on March 21, 2026, at Liberty Live Church in Hampton.
Highlights: keynote by U.S. secretary of education Linda McMahon, 105 associate degrees awarded, awards including the Homer L. Ferguson, and program statistics on honors and training.
HII (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted senior enlisted leaders from the U.S. Marine Corps on March 19, 2026 to strengthen veteran-to-shipbuilding career pathways.
The visit included tours of the Maritime Training Academy, apprenticeship and career development programs, and the amphibious assault ship Bougainville (LHA 8). HII employs over 6,700 veterans across its divisions.
HII (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding will host commencement for the Apprentice School class of 2025 on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10 a.m. U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon will deliver the commencement address. Media must RSVP by noon March 20 and check in by 9:30 a.m.
The ceremony is not open to the general public but will be livestreamed. The Apprentice School accepts more than 200 apprentices annually and offers tuition-free, paid four- to eight-year apprenticeships in 19 trades, plus accredited associate degrees in maritime technology.