Huntington Ingalls Secures Contract to Support Aircraft Carrier

Group 1: Contract Details - Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (HII) subsidiary, HII Fleet Support Group LLC, won a contract valued at nearly $13.1 million to support the refueling and complex overhaul of the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) aircraft carrier, with work to be executed in Newport News, VA [1][2] - The contract is expected to be completed by August 28, 2026, and involves assistance for preparation, evaluation, execution of repairs, and technical guidance for maintenance [2][10] Group 2: HII's Leadership and Experience - HII has built more than 31 aircraft carriers for the U.S. Navy since 1933, including all 10 Nimitz-class aircraft carriers currently in active service and the first Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier [4][10] - With over 135 years of experience in building naval ships, HII enjoys a consistent flow of orders, enhancing its revenue generation prospects [5] Group 3: Industry Growth Potential - Increasing global hostilities are prompting governments to invest more in naval forces, including aircraft carriers, to enhance their sea warfare capabilities [6] - The global Aircraft Carrier Ship market is projected to witness a CAGR of 12.8% from 2025 to 2030, which is likely to benefit HII as America's largest shipbuilder and the sole builder of aircraft carriers [7] Group 4: Stock Performance - In the past six months, HII shares have increased by 39.1%, outperforming the industry's growth of 20.2% [13]