HII Hosts Secretary of the Navy at Newport News Shipbuilding
HII (NYSE: HII) welcomed Secretary of the Navy John Phelan for his first visit to Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division since his March confirmation. During the visit, Phelan toured the shipyard's facilities, focusing on nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers construction.
The tour showcased the construction progress of multiple vessels, including the Enterprise (CVN 80) in dry dock and John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) undergoing final outfitting. Phelan observed the serial-module-production for both Columbia- and Virginia-class submarines, and participated in electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) testing on Kennedy.
The visit was joined by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Representatives Bobby Scott, Rob Wittman, and John McGuire. NNS, with over 26,000 employees, stands as Virginia's largest industrial employer and is one of only two shipyards capable of designing and building nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy.
HII (NYSE: HII) ha accolto il Segretario della Marina John Phelan per la sua prima visita alla divisione Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) dopo la sua conferma a marzo. Durante la visita, Phelan ha visitato gli impianti del cantiere navale, concentrandosi sulla costruzione di sottomarini a propulsione nucleare e portaerei.
Il tour ha mostrato i progressi nella costruzione di diverse navi, tra cui la Enterprise (CVN 80) in bacino di carenaggio e la John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) in fase di allestimento finale. Phelan ha osservato la produzione a moduli seriali sia per i sottomarini delle classi Columbia che Virginia, e ha partecipato ai test del sistema elettromagnetico di lancio aereo (EMALS) sulla Kennedy.
Alla visita hanno partecipato anche il governatore della Virginia Glenn Youngkin e i rappresentanti Bobby Scott, Rob Wittman e John McGuire. NNS, con oltre 26.000 dipendenti, è il più grande datore di lavoro industriale della Virginia ed è uno dei soli due cantieri in grado di progettare e costruire sottomarini nucleari per la Marina degli Stati Uniti.
HII (NYSE: HII) recibió al Secretario de la Marina John Phelan en su primera visita a la división Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) desde su confirmación en marzo. Durante la visita, Phelan recorrió las instalaciones del astillero, enfocándose en la construcción de submarinos nucleares y portaaviones.
El recorrido mostró el progreso en la construcción de varias embarcaciones, incluyendo el Enterprise (CVN 80) en dique seco y el John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) en la fase final de equipamiento. Phelan observó la producción en serie modular de submarinos de las clases Columbia y Virginia, y participó en pruebas del sistema electromagnético de lanzamiento de aviones (EMALS) en el Kennedy.
A la visita se unieron el gobernador de Virginia Glenn Youngkin y los representantes Bobby Scott, Rob Wittman y John McGuire. NNS, con más de 26,000 empleados, es el mayor empleador industrial de Virginia y uno de los dos únicos astilleros capaces de diseñar y construir submarinos nucleares para la Marina de los Estados Unidos.
HII(NYSE: HII)는 3월 임명 이후 해군장관 존 펠란(John Phelan)의 뉴포트 뉴스 조선소(NNS) 방문을 환영했습니다. 방문 기간 동안 펠란 장관은 원자력 잠수함과 항공모함 건조에 중점을 두고 조선소 시설을 둘러보았습니다.
투어에서는 건조 중인 여러 함정의 진척 상황이 공개되었으며, 건조 중인 Enterprise (CVN 80)가 건조 도크에, John F. Kennedy (CVN 79)는 최종 장비 설치 단계에 있었습니다. 펠란 장관은 콜롬비아급 및 버지니아급 잠수함의 모듈 생산 과정을 관찰하고, 케네디호에서 전자기식 항공기 발사 시스템(EMALS) 시험에도 참여했습니다.
이번 방문에는 버지니아 주지사 글렌 영킨과 하원의원 바비 스콧, 롭 위트먼, 존 맥과이어도 함께했습니다. NNS는 26,000명 이상의 직원을 보유한 버지니아 최대 산업 고용주이며, 미국 해군을 위한 원자력 잠수함 설계 및 건조가 가능한 두 개 조선소 중 하나입니다.
HII (NYSE : HII) a accueilli le Secrétaire à la Marine John Phelan lors de sa première visite à la division Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) depuis sa confirmation en mars. Pendant la visite, Phelan a exploré les installations du chantier naval, en se concentrant sur la construction de sous-marins nucléaires et de porte-avions.
La visite a mis en lumière les progrès réalisés dans la construction de plusieurs navires, notamment l’Enterprise (CVN 80) en cale sèche et le John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) en phase d’aménagement final. Phelan a observé la production en modules en série des sous-marins des classes Columbia et Virginia, et a participé aux essais du système de lancement électromagnétique d’aéronefs (EMALS) sur le Kennedy.
La visite s’est déroulée en présence du gouverneur de Virginie Glenn Youngkin ainsi que des représentants Bobby Scott, Rob Wittman et John McGuire. NNS, qui compte plus de 26 000 employés, est le plus grand employeur industriel de Virginie et l’un des deux seuls chantiers navals capables de concevoir et construire des sous-marins nucléaires pour la marine américaine.
HII (NYSE: HII) begrüßte Marineminister John Phelan zu seinem ersten Besuch in der Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS)-Abteilung seit seiner Bestätigung im März. Während des Besuchs besichtigte Phelan die Werftanlagen mit Schwerpunkt auf dem Bau von nuklearbetriebenen U-Booten und Flugzeugträgern.
Die Führung zeigte den Baufortschritt mehrerer Schiffe, darunter die Enterprise (CVN 80) im Trockendock und die John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), die sich in der Endausrüstung befindet. Phelan beobachtete die Serienmodulproduktion sowohl für Columbia- als auch Virginia-Klasse U-Boote und nahm an Tests des elektromagnetischen Flugzeugstartsystems (EMALS) auf der Kennedy teil.
An dem Besuch nahmen auch der Gouverneur von Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, sowie die Abgeordneten Bobby Scott, Rob Wittman und John McGuire teil. NNS beschäftigt über 26.000 Mitarbeiter und ist der größte industrielle Arbeitgeber Virginias sowie eine von nur zwei Werften, die in der Lage sind, nuklearbetriebene U-Boote für die US-Marine zu entwerfen und zu bauen.
- One of only two U.S. shipyards capable of building nuclear-powered submarines
- Largest industrial employer in Virginia with 26,000+ workforce
- Multiple major naval contracts in progress (Enterprise, Kennedy, Columbia and Virginia-class vessels)
- Implementation of advanced technology including EMALS
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted the secretary of the Navy at its Newport News Shipbuilding division Wednesday for a tour of the shipyard, meetings with company leadership, and direct interactions with shipbuilders and sailors.
It was the first visit to NNS by Secretary of the Navy John Phelan since confirmation to the position in March.
“The work being done in Newport News is essential to American seapower,” Phelan said. “These incredible workers are not just building ships, they’re building our future, securing our way of life, and ensuring peace through strength.”
“We are honored to have Secretary Phelan in the shipyard and show him what our shipbuilders do,” NNS President Kari Wilkinson said. “Shipbuilding is complex and difficult work and requires a commitment to purpose. We appreciate Secretary Phelan’s leadership, perspective and insight as we work relentlessly to be strong partners in strengthening and expanding American shipbuilding.”
Photos accompanying this release are available at: http://hii.com/news/hii-hosts-secretary-of-the-navy-at-newport-news-shipbuilding/.
The tour covered the construction lifecycle for nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers, including conversations with the shipbuilders who are building and delivering ships critical to the national defense. Phelan saw firsthand how NNS is leveraging technology and state-of-the-art facilities to execute serial-module-production for both Columbia- and Virginia-class submarines. The group was able to experience these submarines in various stages of construction, from early construction to final assembly and test.
Phelan also toured construction progress on two aircraft carriers, including Enterprise (CVN 80) in the dry dock, as well as John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), undergoing final outfitting and testing at NNS. While on Kennedy, he met with sailors, toured the flight deck, and participated in topside testing of the electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS).
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Congressman Bobby Scott, D-Va., Congressman Rob Wittman, R-Va., and Congressman John McGuire, R-Va., joined Phelan for a portion of the visit.
With a workforce of more than 26,000 people, NNS is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. The shipyard is one of two shipyards capable of designing and building nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy and designs, builds, refuels and defuels nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.
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