Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) (NYSE: HII) is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, the company designs, builds, and maintains a diverse portfolio of naval vessels and offers mission-critical solutions to a range of national security and energy infrastructure customers.
The company’s core business is organized into two shipbuilding divisions—Newport News Shipbuilding and Ingalls Shipbuilding—and two professional services divisions—Mission Technologies and Technical Solutions. Newport News Shipbuilding specializes in the construction and life-cycle maintenance of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarine programs, while Ingalls Shipbuilding focuses on destroyers, amphibious assault ships, cutters, and other surface combatants. In parallel, Mission Technologies delivers advanced systems engineering, cybersecurity, and mission support services, whereas Technical Solutions provides design and integration services for transportation, environmental, and energy markets.
HII’s operations span facilities across the United States, including major shipyards in Virginia, Mississippi, and Florida, as well as service centers nationwide. The company’s vessels and services support the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Defense, Department of Energy and allied governments. Its integrated supply chain and engineering footprint enable long-term maintenance contracts, modernization programs, and lifecycle support for critical maritime and infrastructure assets.
Formed in 2011 as a spin-off from Northrop Grumman’s shipbuilding division, HII has grown through strategic investments in technology, workforce development, and partnerships with federal agencies. The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Kastner, supported by an executive team with deep expertise in shipbuilding, defense procurement, and professional services. HII’s governance and management focus on innovation, operational excellence, and sustained value creation for customers and stakeholders.
