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HII Announces New Chief Information Officer at Mission Technologies

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global all-domain defense provider HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Marc Sosa has been named as chief information officer for its Mission Technologies division.

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global all-domain defense provider HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Marc Sosa has been named as chief information officer for its Mission Technologies division.
He will report to Chris Soong, HII’s executive vice president and chief information officer, and also will have reporting responsibilities to Andy Green, HII’s executive vice president and president of Mission Technologies.
Sosa will be responsible for all aspects of information technology to enable Mission Technologies’ IT priorities and meet strategic objectives.
He will guide the division’s day-to-day leadership of all information systems, while ensuring the appropriate alignment with enterprise cybersecurity and IT goals.

HII Recognized with Veteran Small Business Advocate of the Year Award

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) was recently recognized with the Veteran Small Business Advocate of the Year Award from the National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) .

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) was recently recognized with the Veteran Small Business Advocate of the Year Award from the National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) .
The award specifically focused on the work accomplished by HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.
HII won in the “Prime Contractor Representative or Team” category for exceeding expectations in advocating for veteran-owned small businesses and service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses.
“NVSBC and the veteran small business community greatly appreciates HII’s partnership and demonstrated leadership in advocating for and bringing strong business opportunities to the veteran small business community,” NVSBC Executive Director Scott Jensen said.

National Security Cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759) Sails Away from HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Coast Guard’s newest Legend-class national security cutter, Calhoun (WMSL 759), departed from HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division on Sunday, Nov. 19.

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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Coast Guard’s newest Legend-class national security cutter, Calhoun (WMSL 759), departed from HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division on Sunday, Nov. 19.
“We congratulate the NSC team of shipbuilders on a job well done,” said Ingalls Shipbuilding NSC Program Manager Amanda Whitaker.
Ingalls has delivered 10 Legend-class national security cutters to the Coast Guard, including Calhoun and is continuing construction on the final ship in the class, Friedman (WMSL 760).
A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://hii.com/news/national-security-cutter-calhoun-wmsl-759-sails-awa...
For over two decades, Ingalls Shipbuilding has designed and built the Coast Guard’s Legend-class national security cutters.

HII Secures Air Force Contract to Enhance Information-Sharing Within Intelligence Alliance

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

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MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Mission Technologies division was awarded a three-year task order under the Analytical and Technical Services contract to provide information-sharing capabilities to the Five Eyes intelligence alliance comprised of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

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MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Mission Technologies division was awarded a three-year task order under the Analytical and Technical Services contract to provide information-sharing capabilities to the Five Eyes intelligence alliance comprised of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
The objective of the Pegasus task order, administered by the Secretary of the Air Force’s Concept, Development and Management Mission Partner Capability Office, is to provide email, phone, video and chat capabilities to enable seamless collaboration between Five Eyes warfighters at both a national and international level.
“Pegasus is an important capability that will help U.S. military forces and Five Eyes members with critical war planning and execution,” said Grant Hagen, president of Mission Technologies’ Cyber, Electronic Warfare and Space business group.
The work will be performed by HII, together with major subcontractor General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.
Pegasus is a component of the overall Mission Partner Capabilities Office portfolio of capabilities that support the Mission Partner Environment, which allows the U.S. military and its mission partners to communicate, collaborate and share information securely.

HII is Awarded Contract for DDG 51-Class Follow Yard Support

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Friday, November 17, 2023

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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division received a cost-plus-award fee contract from the U.S. Navy for follow yard support of the Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyer program.

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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division received a cost-plus-award fee contract from the U.S. Navy for follow yard support of the Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyer program.
This contract, which allows for the continuation of key technical management and support functions that enable coordinated production of DDGs under existing construction contracts, includes four option years with a total potential contract value of $185 million if all options are exercised.
“This is another exciting opportunity for our shipbuilders to demonstrate their versatility in handling all aspects of shipbuilding,” Ingalls Shipbuilding DDG 51 Program Manager Ben Barnett said.
Guided missile destroyers are the backbone of the U.S. surface fleet and are capable of fighting multiple air, surface and subsurface threats simultaneously.

HII Hosts U.S. State Department Official at Newport News Shipbuilding

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted the U.S. Department of State Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security at its Newport News Shipbuilding division today.

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted the U.S. Department of State Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security at its Newport News Shipbuilding division today.
Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins leads the Department of State efforts in support of the trilateral Australia, United Kingdom and United States (AUKUS) partnership implementation.
She met with NNS leadership and visited shipyard facilities that support construction of Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines.
Additionally, Ambassador Jenkins participated in a tour and discussion at the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School that focused on HII’s workforce development expertise.

HII Begins Fabrication of Destroyer Thad Cochran (DDG 135)

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division started fabrication of the U.S. Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyer Thad Cochran (DDG 135) on Monday.

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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division started fabrication of the U.S. Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyer Thad Cochran (DDG 135) on Monday.
The start of fabrication signifies that the shipyard is ready to move forward with the construction of the ship and that the first 100 tons of steel have been cut.
“Our shipbuilders are proud to begin construction on the newest Flight III destroyer,” Ingalls Shipbuilding DDG Program Manager Ben Barnett said.
With the addition of Thad Cochran, Ingalls now has five Flight III destroyers under construction including Ted Stevens (DDG 128), Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), George M. Neal (DDG 131) and Sam Nunn (DDG 133).

HII Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

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Monday, November 13, 2023

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII), America’s largest military shipbuilder and provider of all-domain defense solutions, is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week.

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII), America’s largest military shipbuilder and provider of all-domain defense solutions, is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week.
Recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor, National Apprenticeship Week this year runs Nov. 13-19.
“Apprenticeship programs are the foundation in our workforce development strategy and are significant to beginning a rewarding career within HII,” said Edmond Hughes, HII executive vice president and chief human resources officer.
To learn more about apprenticeship and career opportunities at HII, please visit www.HII.com .

HII Recognized as an Exemplary Veteran Employer

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

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“I’m proud of our initiatives to recruit, hire and retain veterans at HII,” said Chris Kastner, president and CEO of HII.

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“I’m proud of our initiatives to recruit, hire and retain veterans at HII,” said Chris Kastner, president and CEO of HII.
Additionally, HII has dedicated veteran and military spouse recruiters and active veteran employee resource groups at all three divisions, and offers leadership development and integration assistance programs.
These initiatives at HII enhance the leadership skills of veteran employees during their employment and assist new veteran employees with opportunities for personal and professional development, mentoring and learning the culture.
HII is seeking dynamic, energetic retired or separated service members to support the three divisions within HII.

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Opens Additional Site in Norfolk

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

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NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has begun production at an additional campus in Norfolk to support the shipyard’s continued progress toward more effective and efficient shipbuilding.

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NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has begun production at an additional campus in Norfolk to support the shipyard’s continued progress toward more effective and efficient shipbuilding.
The Newport News Shipbuilding Norfolk Campus is located on land leased from Fairlead in the Lambert’s Point area, at a development known as Fairwinds Landing.
NNS shipbuilders have worked at the site for several months constructing steel panels that will eventually make up units of Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN 80).
NNS leadership and shipbuilders joined with city of Norfolk leaders, Navy officials and Fairlead leadership to mark the opening Monday.