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HII Begins Topside EMALS Testing on John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) at Newport News Shipbuilding

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division (NNS) recently began topside testing of the electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) on aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79).

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division (NNS) recently began topside testing of the electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) on aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79).
EMALS, first integrated into USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), replaces the existing steam catapults currently in use on the U.S. Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carriers.
Following successful “no-load” testing on catapults one and two, known as the ‘bow cats,’ the NNS team, alongside the John F. Kennedy crew, has now started “dead-load” testing.
In addition to Kennedy, two other Ford-class carriers are under construction at NNS: Enterprise (CVN 80) and Doris Miller (CVN 81).

PyroGenesis Announces $360,000 Initial Contract for a Plasma-Based PACWAD System for Chemical Warfare Waste Destruction

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

The contract includes a 45% upfront payment of the total contract value, or 112,500 € (approximately CA$160,000), which has already been received.

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The contract includes a 45% upfront payment of the total contract value, or 112,500 € (approximately CA$160,000), which has already been received.
Under this agreement, as part of a potential three-phase project PyroGenesis will first provide a lab-scale size plasma arc chemical warfare agent destruction system (the “PACWADS”) as part of a multi-partner project aimed at identifying, extracting, and disposing of chemical munitions and chemical warfare agents residing in active marine passageways and corridors.
The eventual goal is to develop a full-scale system once results from the lab-scale system are reviewed.
Plasma torches as a waste destruction application are part of the Company’s Waste Remediation tier, encompassing the safe destruction of hazardous materials, and the recovery and valorization of underlying substances such as chemicals and minerals.

PyroGenesis Receives $700,000 Purchase Order for Three Plasma Torches

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The three plasma torches ordered are for the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, the largest and most technologically advanced warship ever built1, valued at approximately $13 billion.

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The three plasma torches ordered are for the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, the largest and most technologically advanced warship ever built1, valued at approximately $13 billion.
The plasma torches are to be used in PyroGenesis’ proprietary Plasma Arc Waste Destruction System (“PAWDS”) that the Company previously built and delivered to the US Navy.
Following the mission’s successful completion, Newport News Shipbuilding – the sole designer and builder of US Navy aircraft carriers – ordered the three additional plasma torches as well as ancillary components.
“We are proud that PyroGenesis continues to be a supplier of choice for ultra-high temperature waste destruction solutions on US Navy aircraft carriers,” said Mr. P. Peter Pascali, CEO of PyroGenesis.

The White House Historical Association Announces Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association has released the Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament: a festive holiday wreath, adorned on the front with decorations inspired by the handcrafted Christmas ornaments used in the White House during the Gerald R. Ford presidency.

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Festive Holiday Wreath Inspired by Gerald R. Ford's Time in the White House
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association has released the Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament : a festive holiday wreath, adorned on the front with decorations inspired by the handcrafted Christmas ornaments used in the White House during the Gerald R. Ford presidency.
The only ornament of its kind, the Official White House Christmas Ornament is produced by the White House Historical Association, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, and made in America by a veteran-founded business.
The Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament features dolls, cherubs, doves, stars, flowers, gingerbread men, candles, and pentagon balls, along with red ribbons with the words "Christmas 2023" and "The White House.
The White House Historical Association has created the Official White House Christmas Ornament since 1981.

PyroGenesis Signs $6MM Contract with Advanced Materials Firm to Supply SPARC™ Land-Based Waste Destruction System

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

This first system is contracted at approximately $6MM, not including ongoing after-sales support of an indeterminate amount.

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This first system is contracted at approximately $6MM, not including ongoing after-sales support of an indeterminate amount.
PyroGenesis’ patented SPARC™ system is based on the technology platform originally developed by the Company for both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force.
PyroGenesis has been contracted to design and build the SPARCTM refrigerant waste destruction system.
PyroGenesis will also supervise and support contractors in the system installation within a new facility being built by the Client.

PyroGenesis’ Plasma Arc Waste Destruction System (PAWDS) Heads to Sea as US Navy’s New $13 Billion Aircraft Carrier – the Most Technologically Advanced Ship Ever Built – Sets Sail on Maiden Deployment

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Of note, PyroGenesis has already delivered the PAWDS system for this ship.

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Of note, PyroGenesis has already delivered the PAWDS system for this ship.
PyroGenesis has been contracted for a total of four systems, one for each of four aircraft carriers.
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1 US Navys latest and most advanced aircraft carrier deploys for first time, by Ellie Kaufman and Oren Liebermann, CNN.
October 4, 2022 https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/04/politics/uss-gerald-ford-deploys
2 USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) Lesser-Known, Trash Disposal Technology, Plasma Arc Waste Destruction System, by Lt. Cmdr.

HII Ceremoniously Lays Keel Of Enterprise (CVN 80) Aircraft Carrier

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Saturday, August 27, 2022

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Aug. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII), Americas only builder of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and leading provider of mission-driven defense technologies, celebrated the ceremonial keel-laying of aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN 80) at its Newport News Shipbuilding division today.

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Aug. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII), Americas only builder of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and leading provider of mission-driven defense technologies, celebrated the ceremonial keel-laying of aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN 80) at its Newport News Shipbuilding division today.
Ledecky attended in person, while Biles participated via video, as the pair marked the important first milestone in construction of the aircraft carrier.
Our aircraft carriers would not be possible without the designers and builders right here at Newport News Shipbuilding, Raven said.
Enterprise is the first aircraft carrier not only designed digitally, but also being built digitally using visual work instructions on laptops and tablets rather than paper drawings.

HII Positions Senior Team to Accelerate Newport News Shipbuilding Transformation and Execution

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- All-domain defense and technologies partner HIIs (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division announced today several promotions designed to optimize its shipyard operations and accelerate execution.

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- All-domain defense and technologies partner HIIs (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division announced today several promotions designed to optimize its shipyard operations and accelerate execution.
Accomplishing this transformation while running our complex business is not a simple task, said Jennifer Boykin, president of Newport News Shipbuilding.
Matt Needy moves to vice president and chief transformation officer, from vice president of Navy programs.
Glass joined HII in 2019 as corporate director of enterprise transformation before joining the Newport News supply chain team.

HII Hits Milestone on John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Carrier

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Monday, July 11, 2022

Newport News has also installed more than 9.8 million feet of cable, or more than 1,800 miles, of the approximately 10.5 million feet of cable on John F. Kennedy.

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Newport News has also installed more than 9.8 million feet of cable, or more than 1,800 miles, of the approximately 10.5 million feet of cable on John F. Kennedy.
This allows sailors assigned to the pre-commissioning unit to increase training on the ship while final outfitting and testing progresses.
Our shipbuilders are highly skilled, determined and working incredibly hard to bring Kennedy to life, said Lucas Hicks, vice president, New Construction Aircraft Carrier Programs CVN 78 and CVN 79.
John F. Kennedy, the second in the Ford class, is scheduled to be delivered to the Navy in 2024.

HII Celebrates Centennial of U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers

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Friday, March 18, 2022

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE:HII), Americas only builder of nuclear powered aircraft carriers and leading provider of mission-driven defense technologies, will recognize the 100-year legacy of aircraft carriers this week and celebrate the next century of U.S Navy aircraft carriers.

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE:HII), Americas only builder of nuclear powered aircraft carriers and leading provider of mission-driven defense technologies, will recognize the 100-year legacy of aircraft carriers this week and celebrate the next century of U.S Navy aircraft carriers.
Since Rangers delivery, the shipyard has delivered 31 aircraft carriers, including all 10 ships of the Nimitz class and the first of the Ford class that delivered in 2017.
We are proud that all U.S. Navy aircraft carriers currently serving our nation and protecting our freedoms began their journey at Newport News Shipbuilding, said Jennifer Boykin, president of Newport News Shipbuilding.
These overhauls will extend the service life for each platform by another 25 years, ensuring the Navy is positioned to deploy a fleet of aircraft carriers ready to support national security requirements.