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Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. reports developments across U.S. military shipbuilding and defense mission technologies. The company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division builds non-nuclear surface ships such as Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers and supports new frigate work, while Newport News Shipbuilding builds nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and participates in U.S. submarine programs.
Recurring HII news includes U.S. Navy contract awards, ship deliveries and sea-trial milestones, distributed shipbuilding initiatives, workforce pipelines through shipyard academies and apprenticeships, quarterly earnings, and cash dividends. Mission Technologies updates cover unmanned and autonomous maritime platforms, including REMUS unmanned underwater vehicles, and defense capabilities tied to C6ISR, artificial intelligence and machine learning, electronic warfare, and synthetic training.
HII (NYSE: HII) announced a $1.3 billion modification to a U.S. Navy contract for the construction of amphibious transport dock LPD 32. This brings the total contract value to $1.54 billion. The ship will be the 16th in the San Antonio class. Ingalls Shipbuilding received a $240 million advance procurement contract in June 2022, facilitating early construction activities. HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding is the sole builder of the San Antonio class, with three LPDs under construction, enhancing the Navy’s amphibious capabilities for crisis responses and humanitarian assistance. HII continues to be a leader in military shipbuilding.
HII (NYSE: HII) is set to launch a promotional campaign at the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Global Maritime Expo 2023, emphasizing its evolution and innovation in shipbuilding. The campaign encourages attendees to 'See Beyond' traditional shipbuilding methods and explore HII’s advancements in digital design, multi-domain solutions, and enhanced military capabilities, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region under the AUKUS partnership. The expo will feature presentations, demonstrations, and an interactive display showcasing HII’s commitment to improving efficiency and reducing costs in shipbuilding, while reinforcing its role as the nation’s largest shipbuilder.
HII (NYSE: HII) has appointed Julie Jarrell Gresham as vice president and chief counsel of Ingalls Shipbuilding, effective March 31, 2023. She succeeds George Simmerman Jr., who is retiring after 32 years. Gresham has previously held the position of deputy chief counsel and director of compliance and privacy.
Under her leadership, she will provide legal guidance to Ingalls Shipbuilding, reporting to Chad Boudreaux, HII’s executive vice president and chief legal officer. Gresham is recognized as a top lawyer with a strong community leadership profile in Mississippi.
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HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division will host commencement exercises for the class of 2022 graduates from The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School on March 18, 2023, at 10 a.m. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will deliver the keynote address. The ceremony will be open to media attendance only and will be livestreamed. The school accepts over 200 apprentices annually, providing tuition-free training in 19 trades. Apprentices can earn degrees in partnership with local colleges. For media attendance, RSVP is required by noon on March 16.
HII (NYSE: HII) announced its Newport News Shipbuilding division has received certification to supply additive manufacturing components to Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA). This approval allows for the use of 3D printing to create pipefittings and other parts for aircraft carriers and submarines. NNS aims to leverage this technology to improve efficiency and affordability in naval engineering. Since the initial delivery of a 3D-printed part in 2019, NNS has expanded its capabilities and is pursuing broader approvals for additive manufacturing. The new certification specifically covers stainless steel (316/316L) components.
On March 3, 2023, HII hosted Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. During his visit, Gilday met with leadership, toured the shipyard, and received updates on the progress of the Columbia and Virginia-class submarines as well as three Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers: John F. Kennedy, Enterprise, and Doris Miller. The shipyard emphasized its commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement in delivering high-quality naval vessels. HII employs 25,000 people at this site and is the sole builder of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and one of two shipyards for nuclear submarines in the U.S.
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HII (NYSE: HII) and Ocean Aero have entered a strategic agreement to enhance unmanned maritime platforms and autonomy software solutions. The collaboration aims to improve operational reach, duration, and sensor capabilities. Duane Fotheringham, president of HII’s Unmanned Systems division, emphasized the partnership's potential to advance U.S. Armed Forces capabilities. Both companies are engaged in various global initiatives, including recent exercises in the Arabian Gulf. HII is recognized for manufacturing the REMUS underwater vehicles, while Ocean Aero developed the TRITON, an environmentally powered vehicle for ocean data collection.
HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division has enhanced its recruitment efforts through the launch of the Ray Bagley Innovation Lab, a mobile facility dedicated to training future shipbuilders. This initiative, part of the Apprentice School, offers hands-on experience across all 19 trades offered by the school. Since 2021, the lab has served as an orientation tool for new apprentices and provides K-12 students insights into shipbuilding careers. Recently dedicated in honor of Ray Bagley, a former vice president at NNS, the lab has gained financial support from HII, Verizon, and BayPort Credit Union, ensuring a new generation is equipped for success in shipbuilding.