Sector: Industrials|Industry: Aerospace & Defense|Market Cap: $7.31B|Employees: 44K
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. designs, builds, overhauls, and repairs military ships in the United States. It operates through three segments: Ingalls, Newport News, and Mission Technologies. The company is involved in the design and construction of non-nuclear ships comprising amphibious assault ships; expeditionary warfare ships; surface combatants; and national security cutters for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. It also provides nuclear-powered ships, such as aircraft carriers and submarines, as well as refueling and overhaul, and inactivation services of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. In addition, the company offers naval nuclear support services, including fleet services comprising design, construction, maintenance, and disposal activities for in-service the U.S. Navy nuclear ships; and maintenance services on nuclear reactor prototypes. Further, the company provides C5ISR systems and operations; application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to battlefield decisions; defensive and offensive cyberspace strategies and electronic warfare; live, virtual, and constructive solutions; unmanned, autonomous systems; and fleet sustainment; and critical nuclear operations. Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Newport News, Virginia.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is a global defense partner, primarily building and delivering naval ships and integrated technology solutions. The company is America's largest military shipbuilder, with core operations in nuclear and non-nuclear ship design, construction, repair, and maintenance. HII's Mission Technologies segment develops integrated technology solutions and products. The company's primary customer is the U.S. Government, particularly the Department of Defense. HII has a domestic and international presence with over 44,000 employees. Key competitive advantages include being the sole builder of amphibious assault ships and one of two builders of surface combatants for the U.S. Navy, as well as the exclusive prime contractor for nuclear aircraft carrier refueling and complex overhaul.
Key leaders have extensive experience in defense, technology, and government sectors.
HII's main product categories and service lines include:
Flagship offerings include the Gerald R. Ford class aircraft carriers, Arleigh Burke class destroyers, and Columbia class submarines.
HII operates through three main segments:
Revenue breakdown by segment is available in the financial statements.
HII's strategic priorities include maintaining its position as a leading defense contractor, driving operational execution, meeting customer expectations, delivering strong financial performance, advancing innovation, and maintaining a strong quality and compliance program. Key initiatives include workforce development, technology investments, and strategic acquisitions. The company focuses on long-term growth and program continuity through long-term contracts with the U.S. Government. HII is also investing in new technologies and capabilities to address evolving customer needs.
HII operates in the defense industry, primarily competing with General Dynamics and other smaller shipyards. Key market trends include increased defense spending, technological advancements in warfare, and a focus on affordability and efficiency. HII holds a significant market position in naval shipbuilding, particularly in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships. The company also competes with large aerospace and defense companies, including L3 Harris, Amentum, ManTech, and Leidos, in the Mission Technologies segment. Market share information is not explicitly stated.
(Generated from latest 10-K filing)