HII Hosts United Kingdom Defense Leaders at Newport News Shipbuilding
HII welcomed United Kingdom defense leaders at its Newport News Shipbuilding division, including Madelaine McTernan, chief of defence nuclear at the Ministry of Defence, and U.S. Adm. William Houston. The visit highlighted the renewal of the 1958 Mutual Defence Agreement, strengthening bilateral defense cooperation between the US and UK. Newport News Shipbuilding, as the sole U.S. designer and builder of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and one of only two shipyards capable of nuclear‐powered submarines, demonstrated its capabilities and expertise in naval nuclear propulsion.
HII ha accolto i leader della difesa del Regno Unito presso la sua divisione Newport News Shipbuilding, tra cui Madelaine McTernan, capo della difesa nucleare al Ministero della Difesa, e l'ammiraglio statunitense William Houston. La visita ha messo in evidenza il rinnovamento dell'Accordo di Difesa Reciproca del 1958, rafforzando la cooperazione bilaterale nella difesa tra Stati Uniti e Regno Unito. Newport News Shipbuilding, unico progettista e costruttore statunitense di portaerei a propulsione nucleare e uno dei due cantieri in grado di costruire sottomarini a propulsione nucleare, ha dimostrato le proprie capacità ed expertise nella propulsione nucleare navale.
HII recibió a los líderes de defensa del Reino Unido en su división Newport News Shipbuilding, incluyendo a Madelaine McTernan, jefa de defensa nuclear en el Ministerio de Defensa, y al almirante estadounidense William Houston. La visita resaltó la renovación del Acuerdo de Defensa Mutua de 1958, fortaleciendo la cooperación bilateral en defensa entre EE. UU. y el Reino Unido. Newport News Shipbuilding, como el único diseñador y constructor estadounidense de portaaviones de propulsión nuclear y uno de los dos astilleros capaces de construir submarinos de propulsión nuclear, demostró sus capacidades y experiencia en propulsión naval nuclear.
HII는 뉴포트 뉴스 조선소에서 매델라인 맥터너(Madelaine McTernan) 영국 국방부 핵 방어 책임자 및 미국 해군 제독 윌리엄 휴스턴(William Houston) 방문을 환영했습니다. 이번 방문은 1958년 상호 방어 협정의 갱신을 강조하며, 미국과 영국 간의 양국 방어 협력을 강화했습니다. 뉴포트 뉴스 조선소는 미국에서 유일하게 핵 추진 항공모함을 설계하고 건조하는 곳이며, 두 개의 핵 추진 잠수함을 건조할 수 있는 조선소 중 하나로, 해양 핵 추진 분야의 능력과 전문성을 보여주었습니다.
HII a accueilli les dirigeants de la défense du Royaume-Uni dans sa division Newport News Shipbuilding, notamment Madelaine McTernan, responsable de la défense nucléaire au ministère de la Défense, et l'amiral américain William Houston. La visite a souligné le renouvellement de l'Accord de Défense Mutuelle de 1958, renforçant la coopération bilatérale en matière de défense entre les États-Unis et le Royaume-Uni. Newport News Shipbuilding, en tant que seul designer et constructeur américain de porte-avions à propulsion nucléaire et l'une des deux chantiers capables de construire des sous-marins à propulsion nucléaire, a démontré ses capacités et son expertise dans la propulsion nucléaire navale.
HII empfing die Verteidigungsführer des Vereinigten Königreichs in seiner Abteilung Newport News Shipbuilding, darunter Madelaine McTernan, Leiterin der nuklearen Verteidigung im Verteidigungsministerium, und den US-Admiral William Houston. Der Besuch hob die Erneuerung des Mutual Defence Agreement von 1958 hervor und stärkte die bilaterale Verteidigungszusammenarbeit zwischen den USA und dem Vereinigten Königreich. Newport News Shipbuilding, der einzige US-Designer und -Bauer von nuklearbetriebenen Flugzeugträgern und einer von nur zwei Werften, die nuklearbetriebene U-Boote bauen können, demonstrierte seine Fähigkeiten und Expertise in der maritimen Nuklearantriebstechnik.
- Strategic partnership reinforcement with UK defense sector
- Exclusive position as sole US builder of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers
- One of only two shipyards capable of nuclear-powered submarine construction
- None.
Insights
The visit by UK defense leaders to Newport News Shipbuilding, while diplomatically significant, has minimal immediate impact on HII's business operations or stock value. The renewal of the 1958 Mutual Defence Agreement maintains existing cooperation rather than expanding it. However, the long-term strategic importance of NNS as the sole US builder of nuclear aircraft carriers and one of only two nuclear submarine capable shipyards positions HII well for future defense contracts.
The strengthening UK-US defense partnership could potentially lead to future collaborative projects or knowledge sharing, particularly relevant given the AUKUS agreement context. However, no specific new contracts or financial commitments were announced during this visit. The stock impact remains neutral as this represents relationship maintenance rather than new business development.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted United Kingdom defense leaders at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division Tuesday.
Madelaine McTernan, chief of defence nuclear at the Ministry of Defence, led the U.K. delegation. Adm. William Houston, director of the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, accompanied them.
“It was an honor to welcome the United Kingdom delegation to the shipyard and share best practices as we strengthen our partnership,” NNS President Jennifer Boykin said. “We appreciate every opportunity to demonstrate the pride and commitment our shipbuilders have for building the nuclear-powered vessels our U.S. Navy needs to protect freedom and prosperity around the world.”
“I am grateful for this opportunity to visit our partners in the United States and see the expertise on display today,” McTernan said. “This visit comes following the renewal of the 1958 Mutual Defence Agreement which shows our commitment to strengthening our bilateral relationship with our trusted partner, as we look to how we can safeguard our nation’s security in an increasingly challenging world.”
Photos accompanying this release are available at: https://hii.com/news/hii-hosts-united-kingdom-defense-leaders-at-newport-news-shipbuilding/.
"The 1958 Mutual Defense Agreement is a cornerstone of our collective security, underscoring the profound trust and collaboration between the United States and the United Kingdom,” Houston said. “Over the past 65 years, our partnership with the UK, our shipbuilders and our suppliers, has not only strengthened our undersea capabilities but has also ensured the safety and stability of our nations in an increasingly complex global environment. Together, we uphold the principles of freedom and security, and our shared commitment to safe and effective naval nuclear propulsion remains a testament to the enduring bond between our navies."
NNS is the United States’ sole designer, builder and refueler of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and one of only two shipyards capable of designing and building nuclear‐powered submarines.
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:
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