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HII Announces Second Annual DefenseTech LIVE Event Showcasing Advances in Defense Technology

By Nina Shah HII

HII is hosting its second annual DefenseTech LIVE event on June 10, 2026, gathering government and industry leaders to discuss and demonstrate emerging defense technologies such as autonomy, unmanned systems, cyber, electronic warfare, and mission enabling systems. The company continues to invest in rapid development and deployment of operational technologies aligned with U.S. Department of War priorities.

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Key Points

DefenseTech LIVE event scheduled for June 10, 2026, focusing on cutting-edge defense technologies.
HII is expanding its portfolio in autonomy, unmanned systems, cyber, and electronic warfare to enhance U.S. and allied military capabilities.
The company emphasizes rapid integration and deployment of mission-enabling technologies aligned with Department of War priorities such as distributed operations and modular open systems.
Sectors impacted include defense technology, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and national security markets.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:HII invites journalists to attend its second annual DefenseTech LIVE event on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Alexandria, Virginia. This is an in-person online event. There is no online access.  When:        8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, June 10, 2026

  Where:Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22311

  RSVP:Please RSVP to [email protected]

Journalist attendance at the event is contingent upon prior confirmation and approval by HII.  Details:DefenseTech LIVE will bring together government and industry leaders to discuss emerging developments in defense technology, including autonomy, unmanned systems, cyber, electronic warfare, and mission enabling technologies. Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience technology demonstrations and engage directly with the teams developing and supporting these capabilities.

More details and agenda: https://www.hii.com/events/defensetechlive2026#agenda

The event comes as HII continues to expand its national security and technology portfolio to accelerate the delivery of mission-enabling technologies and operational capabilities for the U.S. military and allied partners. The company is investing in developmental programs focused on field-ready systems that can be rapidly integrated, scaled, and deployed to meet evolving operational requirements.

HII’s investments are aligned with key U.S. Department of War priorities, including distributed operations, modular open systems approaches (MOSA), and rapid capability insertion across contested environments.

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/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

Risks

Uncertainty regarding the outcome and impact of new technology demonstrations on contracts and government adoption.
Dependence on U.S. Department of War and allied military budgets and policies which can shift, affecting demand for HII's technologies.
Potential challenges in rapidly integrating and scaling new systems in contested operational environments could affect deployment success.

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