Photo Release — Huntington Ingalls Industries Launches Virginia-Class Submarine Montana (SSN 794)

Rhea-AI Summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced the launch of the Virginia-class submarine Montana (SSN 794) into the James River at Newport News Shipbuilding. This 7,800-ton submarine, approximately 92% complete, underwent five years of construction with contributions from around 10,000 shipbuilders and suppliers nationwide.

The Montana is set for delivery to the U.S. Navy in late 2021, following its final outfitting, testing, and crew certification, and signifies a critical step in modernizing the Navy's submarine fleet.

Positive

• Launch of Montana (SSN 794) marks a significant milestone in its construction, demonstrating HII's capabilities in military shipbuilding.
• Approximately 92% of the Montana is complete, indicating progress toward delivery to the U.S. Navy, enhancing prospects for future contracts.

Negative

• None.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced today that the Virginia-class submarine Montana (SSN 794) was launched into the James River at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.

The 7,800-ton submarine, which had been in a floating dry dock since being transferred from a construction facility in October, was submerged and moved by tugboats to the shipyard’s submarine pier, for final outfitting, testing and crew certification.

“For our shipbuilders, launching Montana signifies five years of hard work, commitment and dedicated service,” said Jason Ward, Newport News’ vice president of Virginia-class submarine construction. “We look forward to executing our waterborne test program, and working toward sea trials and delivering the submarine to the Navy later this year.”

Through the teaming agreement with General Dynamics Electric Boat approximately 10,000 shipbuilders, as well as suppliers from all 50 states, have participated in Montana’s construction since the work began in 2015. Montana is approximately 92% complete and scheduled to be delivered to the U.S. Navy in late 2021.

Photos accompanying this release are available at: https://newsroom.huntingtoningalls.com/releases/montana-ssn-794-launched.

Virginia-class submarines, a class of nuclear-powered fast attack submarines, are built for a broad spectrum of open ocean and littoral missions to replace the Navy’s Los Angeles-class submarines as they are retired. Virginia-class submarines incorporate dozens of new technologies and innovations that increase firepower, maneuverability and stealth and significantly enhance their warfighting capabilities. These submarines are capable of supporting multiple mission areas and can operate at submerged speeds of more than 25 knots for months at a time.

Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII’s Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII’s Technical Solutions division supports national security missions around the globe with unmanned systems, defense and federal solutions, and nuclear and environmental services. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs more than 42,000 people operating both domestically and internationally. For more information, visit:

• HII on the web: www.huntingtoningalls.com
• HII on Facebook: www.facebook.com/HuntingtonIngallsIndustries
• HII on Twitter: www.twitter.com/hiindustries  
• HII on YouTube: www.youtube.com/huntingtoningalls
• HII on Instagram: www.instagram.com/huntingtoningalls

Contact:

Duane Bourne
Duane.A.Bourne@HII-co.com
(757) 380-3581

FAQ

What is the significance of the launch of <b>Montana</b> (SSN 794) for HII?

The launch of Montana represents a major milestone in the submarine's construction, showcasing HII's expertise and commitment to delivering advanced military vessels.

When will <b>Montana</b> (SSN 794) be delivered to the U.S. Navy?

The Montana is scheduled for delivery to the U.S. Navy in late 2021 after final outfitting and testing.

How many shipbuilders were involved in the construction of <b>Montana</b> (SSN 794)?

Approximately 10,000 shipbuilders and suppliers from all 50 states participated in the construction of Montana.

What class of submarine is <b>Montana</b> (SSN 794)?

The Montana is a Virginia-class submarine, designed for a wide range of military missions.

What are the capabilities of Virginia-class submarines like <b>Montana</b>?

Virginia-class submarines are nuclear-powered fast attack submarines capable of operating at submerged speeds over 25 knots, equipped with advanced technologies for enhanced warfighting capabilities.