HII’S PHAROS DEMONSTRATES LAUNCH AND RECOVERY WITH NAVY UNMANNED VEHICLE
“This is a great example of synergies within HII that accelerate the Navy’s vision for the future fleet. I’m proud of the cross division teaming, plus the pace of progress of unmanned systems toward launch and recovery from an amphibious ship.” Chris Kastner CEO and President NEWPORT, R.I. (Dec. 20, 2022) — Global all-domain defense
HII Successfully Completes Builder’s Sea Trials for Destroyer Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125)
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Dec. 19, 2022) — HII’s (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced today the successful completion of the initial builder’s sea trials for guided missile destroyer Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125). The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer spent several days in the Gulf of Mexico with Ingalls’ test and trials team operating the ship and performing an
HII’S FOUNDRY AT NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING FEATURED IN MODERN CASTING MAGAZINE
“We’re very proud to be shipbuilders — it is very unique. I don’t know of anywhere else outside of our foundry where you can see the work that we do here. The size and the magnitude of what we’re doing is amazing.” Julia Jones NNS Vice President of Manufacturing December’s issue of Modern Casting magazine
HII Begins Fabrication of Destroyer Sam Nunn (DDG 133)
PASCAGOULA, Miss., (Dec. 15, 2022) — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division started fabrication of the U.S. Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyer Sam Nunn (DDG 133) on Monday. The start of fabrication signifies that the shipyard is ready to move forward with the construction of the ship and that the first 100 tons
HII Hosts Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David H. Berger at Ingalls Shipbuilding
PASCAGOULA, Miss., (Dec. 13, 2022) — HII’s (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted Gen. David H. Berger, the 38th commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, on Monday. Berger met with Ingalls leadership and toured the shipyard, including two amphibious ships currently under construction, Bougainville (LHA 8) and Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29). “We value the
HII Elects Leo Denault to Board of Directors
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Dec. 9, 2022) — HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that current executive chair and former CEO of Entergy Corporation Leo Denault was elected to the company’s board of directors, effective Dec. 5, 2022. Denault has 40 years of experience in the power industry. He joined Entergy in 1999, serving initially as vice
Newport News Shipbuilding Whistle Goes Automatic
For generations, Newport News Shipbuilding employees have counted on the familiar sound of the shipyard’s whistle to alert them to the start and end of shifts and lunch breaks. Most shipbuilders didn’t notice, but last week marked the beginning of a new era. After Jim O’Brien, retiring director of Facilities, turned a lever in the
HII Delivers Destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) to US Navy
PASCAGOULA, Miss., (Nov. 30, 2022) — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division delivered the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) to the U.S. Navy today. Delivery of DDG 123 represents the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy. “Delivering an incredibly capable finished ship to the Navy is always
Newport News Shipbuilding Honors Little Rock Nine
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division welcomed media to the shipyard on Friday, Nov. 18 for a media day ahead of the keel authentication ceremony for Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800). Media outlets from Virginia and Arkansas toured the event site and talked with NNS leadership, shipbuilders, the commanding officer of PCU Arkansas, and members
HII Authenticates Keel of Virginia-Class Attack Submarine Arkansas (SSN 800)
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Nov. 19, 2022) — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division hosted a keel authentication ceremony today for Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800). The ship’s sponsors are the six women of the historic group known as the Little Rock Nine, the first African American students to attend all-white Central High School