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Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (NYSE: HII) is America's largest military shipbuilding company and a premier provider of engineering, manufacturing, and management services in sectors such as nuclear energy, oil, and gas. With a rich history spanning over a century, HII's Newport News and Ingalls Shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in a diverse range of classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs approximately 37,000 people, operating both domestically and internationally.
HII operates through three major segments:
- Ingalls Shipbuilding: This division focuses on the construction of non-nuclear-powered ships such as amphibious landing ships and Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
- Newport News Shipbuilding: The only shipyard in the U.S. capable of building nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, it is also a key subcontractor for Virginia and Columbia-class nuclear submarines.
- Mission Technologies: This segment provides advanced technological solutions including uncrewed sea vessels, IT services, and a host of other specialized services to U.S. government agencies.
HII has also made significant strides in innovation and collaboration, recently hosting an industry and academic event to explore new technologies in shipbuilding. The company is actively involved in fostering innovation through partnerships with entities like 3M, Lincoln Electric, and Fastenal.
Financially, HII reported first-quarter 2024 revenues of $2.8 billion, up 4.9% from the previous year, driven by growth in the Mission Technologies segment. Operating income for the quarter was $154 million with an operating margin of 5.5%. The company has a strong backlog of approximately $48.4 billion as of March 31, 2024.
HII's commitment to technological advancement is evident in its recent strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance digital shipyard transformation, next-generation sea power capabilities, and warfighter training readiness. This partnership aims to leverage AI, machine learning, and cloud technologies to improve manufacturing quality and operational efficiency.
In addition to its core business, HII is heavily invested in education and community outreach. This includes sponsoring STEM expos to inspire the next generation of shipbuilders and innovators.
HII's dedication to maritime excellence and technological innovation continues to position it as a crucial player in the defense sector, ensuring the U.S. maintains a formidable naval presence globally.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) has appointed James "Jim" Loeblein as the corporate vice president of customer affairs, effective later in 2021. He succeeds Dan Holloway, who is retiring. Loeblein, formerly with Raytheon Technologies, brings extensive naval experience and strategic operations expertise. His responsibilities will include outreach to executive branch entities related to the Ingalls portfolio. Loeblein holds multiple advanced degrees, enhancing his qualifications for this role. HII is the largest military shipbuilding company in the U.S., employing over 42,000 people nationwide.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) has elected Stephanie L. O’Sullivan to its Board of Directors, effective January 15, 2021. O’Sullivan, a business consultant since 2017, previously served as the principal deputy director of the Office of National Intelligence and the CIA’s associate deputy director. Her expertise in national security and technology is expected to enhance value for stakeholders. Chairman Kirk Donald expressed confidence in her leadership, highlighting her extensive experience in government and private sectors.
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division has awarded $99,890 in grants to 26 educational organizations across Mississippi and Alabama to support STEM initiatives. This funding aims to enhance interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics among students. Over the past 13 years, Ingalls has contributed more than $1.2 million to local STEM projects. Grant recipients include Bay Middle School and Ocean Springs Middle School, with projects ranging from drone usage to coding challenges.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) will announce its fourth quarter 2020 financial results on February 11, 2021, at 9 a.m. ET. The earnings conference call will be accessible via HII's website. Key executives, including President and CEO Mike Petters and CFO Chris Kastner, will participate in the call, which will include supplementary materials. HII, the largest military shipbuilding company in the U.S., has built more ships in various classes than any other naval shipbuilder in the country, supporting national security through its Technical Solutions division.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced the appointment of Vice Adm. Thomas Moore (U.S. Navy, Ret.) as vice president of nuclear operations for its Nuclear and Environmental Services business group. Reporting to Michael Lempke, Moore will oversee all nuclear operations activities for HII's Department of Energy portfolio. With nearly 40 years of Navy experience, including managing a workforce of 83,000 and a $50 billion budget, his leadership is expected to enhance the company's performance and growth in this area.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has announced the completion of the first phase of its Unmanned Systems Center of Excellence with a newly built 22,000-square-foot facility in Hampton, Virginia. The facility supports the assembly of hull structures for Boeing's Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle program. Phase two, a larger 135,000-square-foot building, is expected to be completed by the end of 2021. This initiative will create over 250 jobs, reinforcing HII's commitment to unmanned systems and national security capabilities.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) announced the promotion of Keith Munn to vice president and chief financial officer for Ingalls Shipbuilding, effective February 15, 2021. Munn succeeds Tom Stiehle, who is now HII's executive vice president and CFO. With over 23 years at Ingalls, Munn brings extensive experience in finance and contract management. His leadership is expected to enhance the company's strategic functions as HII continues to lead in military shipbuilding.
On January 7, 2021, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced the start of fabrication for the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129) at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division. This milestone marks the cutting of the first 100 tons of steel, emphasizing HII's commitment to building advanced naval assets. The destroyer is named after U.S. Sen. Jeremiah Denton, a Vietnam War hero. This development adds to HII's extensive portfolio, which includes 32 delivered Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and ongoing work on additional vessels.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) has acquired the autonomy business of Spatial Integrated Systems Inc. to enhance its unmanned systems capabilities. This acquisition, which closed on December 31, 2020, adds a skilled team and proven unmanned surface vessel solutions to HII’s portfolio. The transition incorporates approximately 50 SIS employees, bringing advanced technologies such as multi-vehicle collaborative autonomy and sensor fusion into HII's framework. HII aims to support national security missions effectively, leveraging SIS's innovative solutions across various domains.
The U.S. Coast Guard’s newest Legend-class national security cutter, Stone (WMSL 758), has departed from Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding to its homeport in Charleston, SC. Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian Cuccias expressed pride in the shipbuilders' achievements. Stone is set for commission in early 2021, joining other cutters in Charleston. The Legend-class NSC enhances maritime safety and security with advanced technology, measuring 418 feet and capable of reaching speeds of 28 knots.
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