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HII is Awarded Contract to Execute USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Refueling and Complex Overhaul

Huntington Ingalls Industries Secures Over $5 Billion Contract for USS Harry S. Truman Refueling and Overhaul

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Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has been awarded a $5.1 billion contract by the U.S. Navy to perform the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). This extensive project includes refueling of the ship’s reactors, modernization of ship systems, and major upgrades to propulsion and combat systems, preparing the carrier for the second half of its service life.

HII is Awarded Contract to Execute USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Refueling and Complex Overhaul
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Key Points

  • HII wins over $5 billion contract for USS Harry S. Truman RCOH, a critical mid-life maintenance and modernization process.
  • The overhaul includes refueling nuclear reactors and significant upgrades to propulsion, combat systems, and ship compartments.
  • This contract solidifies HII's leadership in naval shipbuilding and defense technology, impacting the defense manufacturing and shipbuilding sectors.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has been awarded a $5,099,973,132 contract for the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $5,183,380,744.

“Our team has been diligently working to get ahead on this critical engineering and construction project that will prepare USS Harry S. Truman for the second half of her service life,” said Bryan Caccavale, NNS vice president of program management. “When the ship arrives at NNS, we’ll apply that same diligence to working with our suppliers and Navy partners to ensure a successful recapitalization of CVN 75.”

The RCOH represents nearly a third of all maintenance and modernization in an aircraft carrier's service life. Truman’s RCOH will include refueling the ship’s reactors, as well as extensive modernization work in thousands of compartments and tanks, as well as on most ship systems. In addition, major upgrades will be made in the propulsion plant and combat systems.

Built at NNS, CVN 75 was christened in 1996 and delivered to the Navy in 1998. USS Harry S. Truman will be the eighth Nimitz-class carrier to undergo RCOH at NNS.


A photo accompanying this release is available at: http://hii.com/news/hii-is-awarded-contract-to-execute-uss-harry-s-truman-cvn-75-refueling-and-complex-overhaul/.

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 45,000 strong. For more information, visit:

  • HII on the web: https://www.HII.com/
  • HII on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamHII
  • HII on X: https://www.twitter.com/WeAreHII
  • HII on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WeAreHII
  • HII on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearehii

Contact:

Todd Corillo
[email protected]
(757) 688-3220

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/85187469-8a89-49dc-82b5-5d0da2ba8a29


Risks

  • Delays or cost overruns in the extensive RCOH process could impact HII's profitability and project timelines.
  • Dependence on U.S. Navy budget allocations and government contracting regulations poses funding and operational risks.
  • Technical challenges associated with complex nuclear refueling and modernization efforts could lead to unexpected complications or increased costs.

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