HII hosts Rep. Adam Smith to showcase shipbuilding progress and defense innovation.

HII hosted Rep. Adam Smith at its Newport News Shipbuilding division to highlight ongoing construction of Columbia- and Virginia-class submarines and Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers. Smith emphasized the importance of revitalizing the U.S. defense industrial base amid global threats and workforce challenges. He expressed confidence in meeting national security needs through stable funding and advanced technology investments. HII, the largest shipbuilder in America, employs over 26,000 at Newport News and 44,000 overall, focusing on cutting-edge defense capabilities including unmanned systems.