HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding nainstalovala první velké bloky pro Thad Cochran (DDG 135) z partnerských závodů, což má zvýšit kapacitu a zrychlit výrobu torpédoborců.
PASCAGOULA, Miss., July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has reached a key milestone in its distributed shipbuilding initiative with the installation of the first grand blocks, made up of three units constructed by partner facilities, for Thad Cochran (DDG 135), a Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. Fabricated by Gulf Copper and Eastern Shipbuilding, the units arrived at Ingalls ahead of the ship’s October 2025 keel authentication, demonstrating successful early-sequence production by qualified offsite partners and enabling increased throughput at Ingalls.
“This milestone reflects the strength of our partner network and the efficiencies of distributed shipbuilding for our destroyer production line,” said Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian Blanchette. “The DDG 135 pilot is proof that we can expand capacity across the program while allowing our skilled Ingalls shipbuilders to focus on final assembly, integration and testing.”
Photos accompanying this release are available at: https://www.hii.com/news/hiis-ingalls-shipbuilding-erects-first-grand-blocks-built-by-distributed-shipbuilding-partners-on-thad-cochran-ddg-135.
Since 2023, Ingalls has built an expanded network of qualified fabrication partners through a structured evaluation process that included technical capability assessments, workforce reviews, quality system verification and close collaboration with Portfolio Acquisition Executive Maritime’s Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair Gulf Coast (SSGC). All partners are fully integrated into HII’s quality and material-control systems, ensuring consistency with shipyard production standards.
Building on the success of Thad Cochran, outsource work is also underway for John F. Lehman (DDG 137) and Telesforo Trinidad (DDG 139) by five different partnering companies that support Ingalls-destroyer construction. To date, all of the off-site production contracts have been awarded for 32 structural and pre-outfitted units for DDG 137 and 37 units for DDG 139. Of those units, the first two for DDG 137 have already arrived at Ingalls Shipbuilding ahead of the previously announced start of fabrication ceremony that took place July 1, marking another advantage as outsourced units are phased into the Ingalls construction processes for destroyers.
“Early deliveries for DDG 137 units show the model is not only repeatable but scalable,” said Blanchette. “Pushing work outside yard increases capacity. We have more hands working on more units that enables more work to be done in parallel and can contribute to accelerating the build by the Ingalls team. I’m confident as more partners come online and produce larger, more outfitted units, over time we expect to gain additional schedule efficiency while expanding capacity across multiple ship classes.”
There are 40 ships under construction at both HII shipyards and the shipyards will deliver five ships over the next 12 months, including an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. To sustain this momentum, HII is counting on distributed shipbuilding to help increase the throughput to meet a generational demand. Combined, HII doubled its distributed shipbuilding last year, and has a goal of increasing it by an additional 30% this year.
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:
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HII pokřtila budoucí USS George M. Neal (DDG 131), čtvrtý torpédoborec třídy Flight III Arleigh Burke stavěný v Ingalls Shipbuilding. Po dokončení má být nejmocnější hladinovou bojovou lodí na světě.
PASCAGOULA, Miss., July 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) christened the future USS George M. Neal (DDG 131), the fourth Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to be built at the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division.
The ship is named for Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class George M. Neal, a Korean War veteran and Navy Cross recipient. In 1951, Neal’s helicopter crashed during a rescue attempt in the North Korean mountains. He evaded enemy forces for nine days before being captured and held as a prisoner of war for two and a half years. He was released and returned to the United States in 1952 along with more than 320 fellow prisoners of war.
Performing the duties of the under secretary of the Navy, William Toti delivered the keynote address. “The future USS George M. Neal honors a legacy of extraordinary courage and sacrifice,” Toti said. “As we christen this ship, we mark another step toward building the Navy our nation needs. Flight III destroyers are critical to our nation’s security, and we are proud to accept each one built by the skilled workforce at Ingalls."
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Toti’s remarks highlighted the deep connection between the Navy’s mission and the dedicated Americans who design and build the ships that carry it forward. Building on that message, HII President and CEO Chris Kastner underscored the unique skill and commitment of the Ingalls Shipbuilding team.
“As a company, HII does a lot of amazing things, but only people — human beings — build ships. They build ships with their hands, their minds and toughness. The people of Ingalls Shipbuilding are among the finest craftsmen and craftswomen on the face of the Earth,” Kastner said. “When she is delivered, DDG 131 will be the most powerful surface combatant in the world. She will be ready. She’ll be ready because the United States of America makes a conscious choice, generation after generation for now 250 years, to invest in U.S. Navy ships, built by Americans, in America.”
The ship’s sponsor and daughter of the namesake, Kelley Neal Gray, performed the traditional bottle-breaking ceremony against the bow to formally christen DDG 131. In her remarks, she honored her father’s legacy and expressed gratitude to those who built the ship.
“On behalf of my family, I express my deepest gratitude to the United States Navy, to the incredible honor, for this magnificent destroyer after my father, George Milton Neal,” Gray said. “We are forever grateful that his life of service, sacrifice and courage will be remembered through a ship that will one day defend our nation and carry his legacy throughout the world.”
U.S. Rep. Mike Ezell, representing Mississippi’s 4th District, also addressed ceremony attendees.
“Today’s christening of the future USS George M. Neal is a proud moment for Mississippi and our nation,” Ezell said. “George M. Neal’s courage, sacrifice, and service represent the very best of America, and it is fitting that this warship will carry his legacy for generations to come. I’m grateful to the hardworking men and women of Ingalls Shipbuilding whose craftsmanship strengthens our Navy, supports our Gulf Coast economy, and helps keep our nation safe.”
To date, Ingalls has delivered 36 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, including the first Flight III, USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), and Ted Stevens (DDG 128). Flight III destroyers currently under construction include Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), George M. Neal (DDG 131), Sam Nunn (DDG 133), Thad Cochran (DDG 135), and John F. Lehman (DDG 137). Ships in pre-planning include Telesforo Trinidad (DDG 139), Ernest E. Evans (DDG 141), Charles French (DDG 142), Richard J. Danzig (DDG 143), Intrepid (DDG 145), Robert Kerrey (DDG 146), and Ray Mabus (DDG 147).
Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers represent the next generation of surface combatants and incorporate a number of design modifications that collectively provide significantly enhanced capability. Upgrades include the AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) and the Aegis Baseline 10 Combat System required to keep pace with the threats well into the 21st century.
Video of the ceremony, along with additional information on DDG 131 and the Arleigh Burke-class program, is available at www.hii.com/events/DDG131.
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:
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, July 30 and host an earnings conference call at 9 a.m. Eastern time the same day. The call will be webcast live on HII’s website: https://www.hii.com/.
The company’s remarks will be supplemented by a series of slides available on the investor relations website. Listeners are encouraged to view these materials in conjunction with the call.
Replays of the call will be available on the website for a limited time.
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:
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HII rozšiřuje přítomnost na trhu UUV díky rodině REMUS, která podporuje průzkum, sledování a protiminové mise. Nový REMUS 130 přidává větší flexibilitu, výdrž a možnost úpravy nákladu.
Key Takeaways HII is expanding its UUV presence through its REMUS family of autonomous underwater systems.REMUS vehicles support surveillance, reconnaissance and mine countermeasure missions.REMUS 130 adds flexibility, endurance and custom payload options powered by Odyssey software. Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII - Free Report) continues to strengthen its position in the unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) market through its advanced REMUS family of autonomous underwater systems. The company is expanding its presence in next-generation maritime autonomy by developing highly capable UUVs that support naval, commercial and scientific missions while enhancing underwater surveillance, reconnaissance and mine countermeasure capabilities.
A key example is HII's continued expansion of its REMUS portfolio. The company's REMUS family of UUVs is designed to collect critical underwater data across a wide range of missions. These autonomous systems are known for their durability, long service life and modular architecture, allowing customers to upgrade capabilities as mission requirements evolve. REMUS vehicles can operate independently or alongside crewed platforms, including submarines, helping extend operational reach while reducing risk to personnel.
The latest REMUS 130 further strengthens HII's underwater autonomy capabilities. Built on the proven REMUS 300 technology, the platform offers enhanced operational flexibility, improved endurance and a modular design that allows users to customize payloads for different missions. Powered by HII's Odyssey software suite, the vehicle supports advanced mission planning, autonomous navigation and multi-platform coordination, improving mission effectiveness across complex underwater environments.
Growing geopolitical tensions, rising maritime security concerns and increasing investments in naval modernization are driving demand for autonomous underwater systems worldwide. HII's broad REMUS portfolio, continued investment in autonomous technologies and strong relationships with defense customers position the company well to benefit from this expanding market.
Other UUV Stocks to Keep on the WatchlistOther aerospace and defense companies strengthening their presence in the UUV market are discussed below:
General Dynamics (GD - Free Report) : Through its Mission Systems business, General Dynamics develops advanced autonomous underwater vehicles, including the Knifefish and Bluefin Robotics platforms. The company's UUV portfolio supports mine countermeasure, underwater surveillance and maritime security missions for the U.S. Navy and allied defense customers.
BAE Systems plc (BAESY - Free Report) : BAE Systems continues to expand its underwater autonomy capabilities through its Riptide family of UUVs. These systems combine autonomous underwater platforms with advanced sensors, navigation and electronic payloads, supporting intelligence gathering, surveillance, reconnaissance and other complex maritime operations.
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HII získala opční roční kontrakt na výrobu podmořského bezpilotního prostředku Lionfish pro americké námořnictvo. Pětiletý program se může rozšířit až na 200 vozidel s hodnotou přes 347 milionů USD.
POCASSET, Mass., July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII, a global leader in autonomous unmanned maritime systems, has been awarded an option year production contract for the U.S. Navy’s next-generation program of record, the Lionfish small unmanned undersea vehicle (SUUV). Lionfish is based on HII’s commercial REMUS 300 platform, originally developed as part of a rapid prototyping initiative in collaboration with the U.S. Navy and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).
Designed to address a broad range of undersea warfare missions, Lionfish supports mine countermeasures, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), anti-submarine warfare, and electronic warfare operations.
This latest option year contract continues to build the momentum of the Lionfish program, which marked a major production milestone at the close of 2025 with the completion of the 42nd Lionfish vehicle at HII’s Pocasset facility. The five-year program could scale to as many as 200 vehicles, with a total contract value exceeding $347 million.
“The decision to exercise this option year production of the Lionfish program reflects the U.S. Navy’s confidence in the platform’s operational performance, reliability and adaptability,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of the Unmanned Systems group in HII’s Mission Technologies division. “Our team remains focused on delivering advanced autonomous systems that provide sailors and marines with critical undersea warfare capabilities in support of evolving mission requirements.”
An image accompanying this release is available at: https://www.hii.com/news/hii-is-awarded-option-year-contract-for-us-navy-lionfish-unmanned-undersea-vehicle-production/.
Following the selection of HII’s REMUS 300 platform for Lionfish, the program has been recognized as the U.S. Navy’s first successful transition from an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) prototype effort to full-scale production, demonstrating accelerated application of dual-use commercial technologies in support of operational U.S. Department of Defense capabilities. Lionfish is also the first and only cyber-compliant unmanned underwater vehicle currently in production for the U.S. Navy.
The REMUS 300 platform is a modular, open-architecture SUUV engineered for multi-mission adaptability. Its open-architecture design enables rapid payload integration and future technology upgrades, allowing operators to adapt the system to evolving mission needs while maintaining cost efficiency over the platform lifecycle.
The REMUS family of unmanned underwater vehicles has been field-proven across global naval operations. HII has delivered more than 700 REMUS vehicles to over 30 countries, including 14 NATO members. More than 90% of REMUS systems delivered during the past 25 years remain in active service today.
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:
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HII přidala Halimar Shipyard do výrobní sítě ROMULUS USV, aby urychlila sériovou produkci modelu ROMULUS 151. Halimar bude stavět kompletní lodě a podpoří kapacitu pro poptávku ze strany U.S. Navy i spojenců.
MCLEAN, Va., July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII), America’s largest military shipbuilder and a global leader in autonomous maritime systems, announced today that Halimar Shipyard of Morgan City, Louisiana, has joined the company’s growing network of strategic industrial partners supporting serial production of HII’s ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel (USV) family.
With extensive experience in commercial and government vessel construction, Halimar brings a highly skilled workforce, modern facilities, and proven production processes that will directly support full-rate manufacturing of the ROMULUS 151 platform.
Under the partnership, Halimar will construct complete ROMULUS 151 vessels and support serial production in collaboration with Breaux Brothers Enterprises in Louisiana, where five ROMULUS 151 vessels are currently under construction.
The partnership will help accelerate production schedules, expand capacity, and support growing demand from the U.S. Navy and allied maritime forces for autonomous unmanned maritime capabilities.
“Our partnership with Halimar Shipyard represents another important step in building the industrial capacity needed to deliver autonomous maritime capability at scale,” said Andy Green, executive vice president of HII and president of HII’s Mission Technologies division. “Halimar’s proven shipbuilding expertise, skilled workforce, and strategic Gulf Coast location strengthen our ability to accelerate production, improve supply chain resilience, and provide affordable, mission-ready autonomous systems.”
A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://www.hii.com/news/hii-adds-halimar-shipyard-to-romulus-usv-production-network
“We are proud to partner with HII on the ROMULUS program and contribute to the future of autonomous maritime operations,” said William Hidalgo Jr, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Halimar Shipyard. “Our team has decades of experience building high-quality vessels, and we look forward to applying that expertise to help deliver reliable, scalable production capacity that supports evolving mission needs.”
The addition of Halimar Shipyard provides several key advantages to the ROMULUS production team:
Scalable Manufacturing Capacity
Halimar’s facilities provide an established and expandable production foundation capable of producing complete ROMULUS 151 vessels while increasing output as unmanned surface vessel demand grows.
Long-Term Strategic Partnership
As a core member of the ROMULUS production team, Halimar is collaborating closely on vessel construction, manufacturing integration, and production readiness to support delivery of an affordable, reliable, and producible autonomous maritime solution.
Distributed Shipbuilding Model
Expanding HII’s Gulf Coast manufacturing footprint strengthens supply chain resilience, increases surge capacity, and supports efficient execution of the ROMULUS production schedule through multiple production locations.
The partnership with Halimar Shipyard expands HII’s distributed manufacturing, which brings together specialized shipbuilders, fabricators, designers, and technology providers to accelerate delivery of autonomous maritime capability at scale.
Working with Halimar, Breaux Brothers Enterprises, Bayou Metals, and additional strategic partners, HII is reducing lead times, streamlining fabrication, and advancing major assembly work ahead of final integration. This approach enhances throughput, supports consistent, repeatable production, and enables efficient serial delivery of ROMULUS vessels across multiple shipyards.
The ROMULUS program also benefits from the expertise of internationally recognized design and engineering partners such as Sydney-based Incat Crowther. The integration of Incat Crowther into the ROMULUS initiative exemplifies how trusted international partners strengthen the global defense ecosystem through high-performance vessel design, engineering agility, and regional expertise. Their contributions help ensure that ROMULUS platforms combine advanced operational capability with manufacturability, scalability, and lifecycle efficiency.
Collectively, these efforts strengthen the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base by expanding regional manufacturing capacity, creating new opportunities to grow and sustain a skilled workforce, and establishing a resilient production network capable of supporting future autonomous fleet requirements.
ROMULUS USV: Built for Scale and Mission Flexibility
ROMULUS is a modular family of AI-enabled unmanned surface vessels designed to support a broad range of missions, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR); mine countermeasures; strike operations; counter-unmanned systems; and the launch and recovery of unmanned underwater and aerial vehicles.
Engineered for serial, repeatable production, ROMULUS combines endurance, global reach, and modular adaptability. The platform’s common manufacturing architecture and autonomy baseline enable scalability across multiple vessel sizes while reducing production complexity and accelerating fleet fielding. Supported by a growing network of production partners across the Gulf Coast and beyond, ROMULUS is designed not only as a highly capable autonomous platform, but as a scalable maritime manufacturing program capable of delivering operational capability at the pace required by modern naval forces.
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:
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HII zahájila stavbu budoucí USS John F. Lehman (DDG 137), čímž oficiálně startuje stavba nového torpédoborce třídy Arleigh Burke Flight III pro americké námořnictvo.
PASCAGOULA, Miss., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division began fabrication of the future USS John F. Lehman (DDG 137) Monday, marking the official start of construction on the Navy’s newest Flight III Arleigh Burke‑class destroyer.
The milestone builds upon early construction gains enabled by HII’s distributed shipbuilding model, which expands capacity by shifting fabrication of major structural units from Pascagoula to partner yards beyond the company’s traditional labor market that have available workforce and production space. For DDG 137, six partners across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida are producing structural units, allowing Ingalls to distribute work across the supply chain.
“Our Ingalls shipbuilders have worked hard to reach fabrication start on DDG 137, and by focusing our teams and facilities on final assembly and integration, our distributed shipbuilding partners are enabling us to grow the Flight III fleet,” said Chris Brown, Ingalls Shipbuilding DDG 51 program manager. “We know the U.S. Navy is counting on us to deliver highly capable ships, and this industry-wide effort is helping us meet that responsibility with urgency.”
DDG 137 is the seventh Flight III destroyer to be constructed at Ingalls. Flight III ships represent the next generation of surface combatants, featuring the Flight III AN/SPY-6(V)1 radar system and the Aegis Baseline 10 combat system designed to counter evolving threats well into the 21st century.
Photos and a video accompanying this release are available at: https://www.hii.com/news/hii-begins-fabrication-of-destroyer-john-f-lehman-ddg-137.
Ingalls currently has five Flight III destroyers under construction and seven more in early pre-planning and material procurement phases. As part of its distributed production strategy, HII plans to outsource more than 2.5 million hours of shipbuilding work in 2026, driving work to qualified yards nationwide and supporting long‑term industrial base resiliency.
For more information about the Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers under construction at HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division visit, https://www.hii.com/capabilities/arleigh-burke-flight-iii.
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:
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HII získala od amerického námořnictva kontrakt téměř za 417,7 mil. USD na údržbu a opravy letadlových a výsadkových lodí. Zakázka má být dokončena do června 2031.
Key Takeaways HII secured a nearly $417.7M Navy contract for carrier and amphibious ship maintenance support.Huntington Ingalls supports fleet readiness through maintenance, modernization and technical services.HII's shipbuilding and sustainment expertise positions it for long-term naval modernization demand. Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII - Free Report) continues to strengthen its position in the naval sustainment market through its long-standing partnership with the U.S. Navy and broad portfolio of shipbuilding, maintenance and lifecycle support capabilities. The company provides mission-critical maintenance, modernization and technical support services that help ensure the operational readiness of some of the Navy's most advanced surface vessels.
A key example is HII's latest U.S. Navy contract. In June 2026, the company secured a nearly $417.7 million contract from the Naval Sea Systems Command to provide maintenance and repair support for aircraft carriers and amphibious ships. The contract is expected to be completed by June 2031.
Aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships play a critical role in projecting naval power and supporting expeditionary operations worldwide. Maintaining key systems, such as aircraft elevators, is essential to ensuring uninterrupted flight deck operations, efficient movement of personnel and equipment, and overall mission readiness. HII's expertise in providing long-term sustainment and maintenance services reinforces its role in supporting the operational availability of the U.S. Navy's fleet.
With governments worldwide increasing investments in naval modernization and fleet readiness, demand for maintenance, repair and lifecycle support services is expected to remain strong. Huntington Ingalls' extensive experience in naval shipbuilding, sustainment and modernization, combined with its long-standing relationship with the U.S. Navy, positions it well to benefit from long-term defense modernization initiatives and the growing focus on maintaining combat-ready naval fleet.
Other Naval Sustainment Stocks to WatchOther aerospace and defense companies strengthening their presence in the naval sustainment market are discussed below:
Lockheed Martin (LMT - Free Report) : The company's Rotary and Mission Systems segment supports advanced naval warfare programs, including the AEGIS Combat System, the Littoral Combat Ship and Multi-Mission Surface Combatant programs, strengthening the operational capabilities of the U.S. Navy and allied fleet.
BAE Systems plc (BAESY - Free Report) : The company designs, builds, modernizes and supports a wide range of naval platforms, including aircraft carriers, destroyers and frigates. Its broad naval sustainment capabilities and shipbuilding expertise position it to benefit from rising global investments in naval fleet modernization.
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HII získala pětiletou zakázku za 418 milionů USD na opravy a údržbu lodních výtahů na letadlových lodích a obojživelných lodích amerického námořnictva. Součástí je i technická podpora, školení námořníků a rychlé zásahové týmy.
MCLEAN, Va., June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII), America’s largest military shipbuilder, has been awarded a $418 million contract to repair and maintain shipboard-based elevators on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and amphibious ships, supporting the fleet’s operational readiness.
Under the five-year, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), HII’s Mission Technologies division will provide engineering, maintenance and technical repair support for the elevators, cargo handling equipment and associated systems installed on the ships.
“Ensuring that essential operational systems — including shipboard elevators — run reliably is central to meeting the readiness needs of our U.S. sailors and Marines,” said Michael Lempke, president of Mission Technologies’ Global Security group. “We look forward to applying four decades of Elevator Support Unit experience to safeguard the performance of these systems and ensure they are reliable, resilient and fully capable of supporting the fleet.”
HII’s Mission Technologies will also conduct sailor training to promote self-sufficiency at sea and provide rapid response fly-away teams that deploy globally to ensure complex maintenance and repairs are completed safely and effectively.
A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://www.hii.com/news/hii-awarded-418-million-contract-to-continue-supporting-fleet-operational-readiness-for-the-us-navy.
Building on more than 40 years of Elevator Support Unit experience, the team will apply lessons learned to ensure consistent high-quality, rapid-response and affordable sustainment services for the U.S. Navy’s fleet.
Work will be performed within the continental United States, outside the continental United States and at forward-deployed locations around the world.
HII currently maintains and modernizes the vast majority of the U.S. Navy’s fleet. The team employs a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems, from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers, to ensure a high state of readiness.
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/TeamHIIHII on X: https://www.twitter.com/WeAreHIIHII on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WeAreHIIHII on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearehii Contact:
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