HII begins construction of Virginia-class submarine Barb at Newport News Shipbuilding
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has held the keel laying ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine Barb (SSN 804).
Babcock sets out ARMOR Force plans to advance Royal Navy’s hybrid and autonomous fleet vision
Babcock has outlined new plans to support the Royal Navy’s next generation of autonomous and hybrid maritime capabilities.
HII completes acceptance trials for Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Ted Stevens ahead of delivery
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has completed the final round of sea trials for the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128).
HII selects UK’s Westley Group as strategic supplier to boost submarine supply chain under AUKUS
The UK-based Westley Group, known for high-integrity metal castings, has been approved by HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.
HII expects big agreement for 15 U.S. Navy submarines to be finalised by end of year despite delays
A multi-year agreement to procure 15 nuclear submarines for the U.S. Navy could be finalised by the end of 2025, according to shipbuilder HII, despite earlier delays linked to rising labour and material costs.
HII finishes second builder’s trials for Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Ted Stevens
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has successfully completed the second builder’s sea trials for the guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128), following initial trials in late September.
HII completes first sea trials of Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts for U.S. Navy delivery
HII has announced the successful completion of initial sea trials for the Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798), conducted by its Newport News Shipbuilding division.
HII invests in new facility to support U.S. Army high-energy laser weapon system development
HII has announced a capital investment in a new integration, production and test facility to support phase two of the U.S. Army’s Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) weapon system programme.
HII completes builder’s sea trials for destroyer Ted Stevens with AN/SPY-6 (V)1 radar tests
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has successfully completed builder’s sea trials for the guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128), marking a major milestone in the construction of the second Flight III destroyer built at the yard.
HII and Babcock partner to integrate UUVs with submarine weapon handling systems
HII and Babcock International Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate HII’s REMUS unmanned underwater vehicles with Babcock’s submarine Weapon Handling and Launch Systems.
HII unveils AI-enabled ROMULUS unmanned vessel family powered by Odyssey software
HII has introduced ROMULUS, a modular, AI-enabled family of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) powered by the Odyssey Autonomous Control System (ACS).
HII and U.S. Navy achieve milestone in submarine-launched REMUS UUV integration
To date, HII has sold more than 700 REMUS vehicles to over 30 countries, including 14 NATO members.