HII Completes Initial Sea Trials of Virginia-class Submarine Montana (SSN 794)

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HII (NYSE:HII) successfully completed initial sea trials of the Montana (SSN 794), a Virginia-class submarine, last week. The trials involved testing the submarine's systems, including its first submergence and high-speed maneuvers. HII plans to deliver the submarine to the U.S. Navy later this year. The project began in 2015, with the Montana being the 21^st Virginia-class submarine built in partnership with General Dynamics’ Electric Boat. The successful trials mark a significant milestone for HII and its partners.

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• Successful completion of initial sea trials for Montana.
• First-time submergence and high-speed maneuvers tested successfully.
• Delivery planned to the U.S. Navy later this year.
• Project signifies ongoing partnership with General Dynamics’ Electric Boat.

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE:HII) announced today the successful completion of the initial sea trials last week of fast attack submarine Montana (SSN 794). The Virginia-class submarine, built at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division, spent several days at sea last week to test the ship's systems and components.

Testing included submerging the submarine for the first time and high-speed maneuvers while on the surface and submerged. HII teams will continue the testing program and will deliver the boat to the U.S. Navy later this year.

“We are very proud to say the Montana and her crew performed exceptional,” said Jason Ward, Newport News Shipbuilding vice president of Virginia-class submarine construction. “Taking the ship to sea for the first time is a huge milestone for everyone involved. The crew, thousands of suppliers from around the country and shipbuilders from HII and Electric Boat can be proud the ship was successfully brought to life and will soon be part of the world’s greatest Navy.”

Photos and video accompanying this release are available at: https://newsroom.huntingtoningalls.com/releases/montana-sea-trials.

Construction of Montana began in 2015. The boat — the 21^st Virginia-class submarine built as part of the teaming partnership with General Dynamic’s Electric Boat — was christened in September 2020.

HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable a networked, all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s skilled workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit:

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Contact:

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FAQ

What are the details of HII's recent sea trials for the submarine Montana (HII)?

HII announced successful initial sea trials for the submarine Montana (SSN 794) last week, testing various systems including submergence and high-speed maneuvers.

When was the Montana submarine construction started and when is it expected to be delivered?

Construction of the Montana submarine began in 2015, and it is expected to be delivered to the U.S. Navy later this year.

How many Virginia-class submarines has HII built?

HII has built 21 Virginia-class submarines, including the Montana.

What does the successful sea trial signify for HII and its partners?

The successful sea trials mark a significant milestone for HII, demonstrating the effectiveness of their partnership with General Dynamics’ Electric Boat.