The US Navy is experiencing significant delays in delivering its new nuclear-powered supercarriers, with the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) already over two years late and still needing upgrades. The USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) delivery was pushed from 2025 to 2027, and the USS Enterprise (CVN-80) is now delayed until at least 2031. These delays are largely due to the fact that all carriers are built at a single shipyard, Newport News Shipbuilding, causing a cascading effect on production schedules. As a result, older carriers like the USS Nimitz have had their decommissioning postponed, affecting fleet readiness and replacement plans for the coming decades.
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding has installed the first grand blocks for the DDG 135 destroyer, constructed by partner facilities as part of a distributed shipbuilding initiative. This milestone demonstrates successful offsite production, increasing throu...
HII has appointed retired U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Frederick “Fritz” Roegge as vice president of operations for its Nuclear and Environmental team. Roegge brings extensive leadership and national security experience, particularly in nuclear operations, to...
HII announced a media briefing on July 20, 2026, to showcase its Odyssey Autonomous Control System (ACS), a software enabling advanced autonomy for unmanned naval vehicles. Odyssey ACS supports integration of various payloads and enhances mission cap...
HII is inviting media to visit its Newport News Shipbuilding — Charleston Operations facility to showcase ongoing work after acquiring advanced manufacturing assets. The site is focused on increasing production capacity for U.S. nuclear-powered subma...
HII has christened the USS George M. Neal (DDG 131), the fourth Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer built at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division. Named after a Korean War hero, the ship features advanced radar and combat systems to strengthen U.S....
