POCASSET, Mass., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE:HII) announced the delivery of first two Lionfish small uncrewed undersea vehicles (SUUVs) to the U.S. Navy under a program that could scale to 200 vehicles, with a contract value exceeding $347 million. Lionfish is based on HII's REMUS 300 platform, a modular, open-architecture SUUV engineered for multi-mission adaptability and the program was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Navy and Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), to accelerate the adop ...

POCASSET, Mass., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced the delivery of first two Lionfish small uncrewed undersea vehicles (SUUVs) to the U.S. Navy under a program that could scale to 200 vehicles, with a contract value exceeding $347 million. Lionfish is based on HII’s REMUS 300 platform, a modular, open-architecture SUUV engineered for multi-mission adaptability and the program was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Navy and Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), to accelerate the ado ...

Core Insights - HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted its second annual Scouts merit badge day, attracting over 80 Scouts from multiple states, aimed at inspiring future leaders in shipbuilding careers [1][2] - The event featured nine merit badge courses, allowing Scouts to earn two badges by the end of the day, with activities led by Ingalls employees, many of whom are former Scouts [2][3] - Ingalls Shipbuilding emphasizes the importance of character, leadership, and technical skills, aligning these values with its workforce development initiatives [2][3] Company Commitment - Ingalls Shipbuilding is dedicated to fostering the next generation of skilled professionals through educational and career development programs, such as the Scouts merit badge days [3] - As the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi, Ingalls Shipbuilding employs over 11,000 individuals and is committed to innovation, growth, and community engagement [3] HII Overview - HII is a global defense provider with a mission to deliver powerful ships and all-domain solutions, supporting national security and global peace [5][6] - With a history of over 135 years, HII is the nation's largest military shipbuilder, providing critical capabilities across various domains including unmanned systems and cyber solutions [6]

Core Insights - HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted its second annual Scouts merit badge day, engaging over 80 Scouts from multiple states to inspire future leaders in shipbuilding careers [1][2] - The event featured nine merit badge courses, allowing Scouts to earn two badges by the end of the day, with activities led by Ingalls employees, many of whom are former Scouts [2][3] - Ingalls Shipbuilding emphasizes the importance of character, leadership, and technical skills, aligning these values with its workforce development initiatives [2][3] Company Commitment - Ingalls Shipbuilding is dedicated to fostering the next generation of skilled professionals through educational and career development programs, such as the Scouts merit badge days [3] - As the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi, Ingalls Shipbuilding employs over 11,000 individuals and is committed to innovation, growth, and community engagement [3] HII Overview - HII is a global defense provider with a mission to deliver powerful ships and all-domain solutions, supporting national security and global peace [5][6] - With a history of over 135 years, HII is the nation's largest military shipbuilder, providing critical capabilities across various domains, including unmanned systems and cyber solutions [6]

Core Insights - HII hosted U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Eric Austin and other officials at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division, showcasing the construction of amphibious warships Bougainville (LHA 8) and Harrisburg (LPD 30) [1][2][4] Company Overview - HII is the largest military shipbuilder in the U.S. with over 135 years of experience in advancing national security [9] - The company employs a workforce of 44,000 and focuses on delivering critical capabilities including ships, unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML, and synthetic training [9] Military Collaboration - The visit highlighted the collaboration between Ingalls Shipbuilding, the U.S. Navy, and the Marine Corps, emphasizing the importance of shipbuilders in supporting military missions [2][4] - Ingalls has a long-standing history of building amphibious warships, which are essential for complex joint military operations [5] Current Projects - Ingalls is currently constructing two LHAs: Bougainville (LHA 8) and Fallujah (LHA 9), along with three Flight II LPDs: Harrisburg (LPD 30), Pittsburgh (LPD 31), and Philadelphia (LPD 32) [6] - In September 2024, the Navy awarded Ingalls contracts for three additional San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships (LPD 33, LPD 34, and LPD 35) and a modification for the fifth America-class amphibious assault ship, Helmand Province (LHA 10) [7]

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE:HII) hosted commencement exercises today, celebrating 77 graduates of the company's Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School. The ceremony was held at Liberty Live Church in Hampton. Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas delivered the keynote commencement address. Founded in 1919, The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School has been accredited since 1982 by the Council on Occupational Education. Certification to grant associate degrees and co ...

PHILADELPHIA, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaskela Law LLC announces that it is investigating Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (NYSE: HII) (“Huntington”) on behalf of the company’s shareholders. Click here for additional information: https://kaskelalaw.com/case/huntington-ingalls/ Since September 2024, shares of Huntington’s common stock have declined in value from a trading price of over $277.00 per share to a current trading price of below $207.00, a decline of over 25% in value. The investigatio ...

PASCAGOULA, Miss., March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII's (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division successfully launched future USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129) today, the third Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to be built at the shipyard. Shipbuilders transferred DDG 129 from land to the company's dry dock using translation railcars to support the ship during the move. Once in the dry dock, the ship was floated and moved by tugboats to a pier at the shipyard. "The launch of DDG 129 is a testament to ...

PASCAGOULA, Miss., March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division successfully launched future USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129) today, the third Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to be built at the shipyard. Shipbuilders transferred DDG 129 from land to the company’s dry dock using translation railcars to support the ship during the move. Once in the dry dock, the ship was floated and moved by tugboats to a pier at the shipyard. “The launch of DDG 129 is a testament t ...

Group 1 - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division will host graduation exercises for the Class of 2024 at the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School on March 29, 2025 [1] - The Apprentice School accepts over 200 apprentices annually, offering tuition-free apprenticeships in 19 trades and seven optional programs [1] - The school is accredited by the Council for Occupational Education and offers associate's degrees in applied science in maritime technology [1] Group 2 - HII is a global defense provider focused on delivering powerful ships and all-domain solutions to protect peace and freedom [2] - As the largest military shipbuilder in the U.S., HII has a history of over 135 years in advancing national security, providing capabilities from ships to unmanned systems and cyber solutions [3] - HII's workforce consists of 44,000 employees, headquartered in Virginia [3]