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Media Invited to Visit HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

HII Invites Media to See Expansion at Newport News Shipbuilding, Aiming to Boost U.S. Nuclear Submarine and Aircraft Carrier Production

By Hana Yamamoto
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Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is opening its Newport News Shipbuilding Charleston Operations to the media to showcase advancements after acquiring an advanced manufacturing facility. The expansion focuses on increasing the capacity and throughput of nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers, enhancing U.S. national security capabilities. The event demonstrates HII's commitment to strengthening defense manufacturing and supporting national military needs.

Media Invited to Visit HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
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Key Points

  • HII acquired advanced manufacturing assets boosting its shipbuilding capabilities at Newport News Shipbuilding in Charleston, SC.
  • The company's focus is increasing production capacity for nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers, crucial for U.S. national security.
  • HII emphasizes its role as the largest U.S. military shipbuilder, with diversified defense-related operations including cyber and AI/ML sectors, impacting defense, manufacturing, and technology sectors.

ARLINGTON, Va., July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What: Following HII’s acquisition of an advanced manufacturing facility and assets, work is underway at its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) — Charleston Operations site in South Carolina. Media are invited to visit the site to learn how HII is increasing U.S. nuclear-powered submarine and aircraft carrier capacity and throughput for its national security customers.   When: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.   Where: Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) — Charleston Operations     2040 Bushy Park Road, Goose Creek, South Carolina, 29445   RSVP: U.S. citizenship and confirmation of media attendance is required. Please RSVP by noon on Monday, March 10. Please RSVP to:     Todd Corillo
[email protected]
(757) 688-3220     Please note that because this is an industrial setting, long pants and flat, sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required.   More: Media are also invited to cover a breakfast HII is hosting for community leaders on Monday, March 17, in Charleston. Additional details will be provided upon RSVP.   

About HII

HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII’s mission is to deliver the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world.

As the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML 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

Media Contact
Greg McCarthy
[email protected]


Risks

  • Potential operational challenges in scaling up nuclear submarine and aircraft carrier production could impact timelines and costs, affecting government contracts.
  • Dependence on U.S. government defense spending and budget approvals may create uncertainty for future revenue streams in the defense sector.
  • Supply chain disruptions or labor shortages in advanced manufacturing could delay project completion, impacting defense readiness and financial performance.

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