Company Overview

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) is a U.S.-based defense contractor and industrial company specializing in the design, construction, overhaul, and maintenance of military platforms and advanced defense technologies. The company primarily operates within the defense, aerospace and maritime, and government services industries, with a strong focus on supporting U.S. national security requirements. HII is the largest military shipbuilder in the United States and a major provider of mission-critical services and technologies to the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

HII’s primary revenue drivers are naval shipbuilding programs and defense-focused mission technologies, serving the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and intelligence and defense agencies. Its unique strategic advantage lies in its exclusive capability to build and refuel U.S. Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and its long-term, backlog-supported contracts that provide revenue visibility. The company was formed in 2011 as a spin-off from Northrop Grumman, consolidating its shipbuilding assets into an independent, publicly traded entity and later expanding into advanced defense services through acquisitions.

Business Operations

HII operates through two major business segments: Shipbuilding and Mission Technologies. The Shipbuilding segment includes Newport News Shipbuilding and Ingalls Shipbuilding, which together design, build, and maintain aircraft carriers, nuclear-powered submarines, destroyers, amphibious assault ships, and national security cutters. Revenue in this segment is generated primarily through long-term, cost-type and fixed-price contracts with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard.

The Mission Technologies segment delivers defense and intelligence solutions including cyber, electronic warfare, C5ISR, unmanned systems, live-virtual-constructive training, and fleet sustainment services. This segment was significantly expanded through the acquisition of Alion Science and Technology, which was integrated and rebranded under Mission Technologies. Operations are predominantly domestic, though certain programs support U.S. allies and international defense initiatives through government-sponsored contracts.

Strategic Position & Investments

HII’s strategic direction emphasizes balanced growth between capital-intensive shipbuilding and higher-margin mission technologies. The company continues to invest in workforce development, digital shipbuilding, nuclear propulsion expertise, and advanced manufacturing to support long-cycle naval programs such as the Columbia-class submarine and Ford-class aircraft carrier programs.

On the technology and services side, HII has made targeted investments in autonomous systems, artificial intelligence-enabled decision support, cyber resilience, and space and undersea warfare capabilities. The integration of Mission Technologies positions the company to participate in faster-growing defense services markets while reducing reliance on shipbuilding cycles. Public disclosures indicate no material commercial diversification outside defense, underscoring a focused investment strategy aligned with U.S. government priorities.

Geographic Footprint

HII is headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, with major shipbuilding operations located in Virginia and Mississippi. Newport News Shipbuilding serves as the sole builder of U.S. Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, while Ingalls Shipbuilding is a leading producer of surface combatants and amphibious vessels.

Beyond its core shipyards, HII maintains a broad operational presence across the United States, with Mission Technologies facilities and program offices in multiple states supporting defense and intelligence customers. International exposure is limited and primarily indirect, occurring through U.S. government contracts that support allied nations and overseas military operations rather than through foreign-owned manufacturing facilities.

Leadership & Governance

HII is led by an experienced executive team with deep backgrounds in defense, shipbuilding, and government services. The company emphasizes disciplined capital allocation, operational excellence, and long-term alignment with U.S. national security objectives as central elements of its leadership philosophy.

Key members of the leadership team include:

• Christopher D. Kastner – President and Chief Executive Officer
• Thomas J. Moore – Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
• Charles B. Southall III – Executive Vice President and President, Newport News Shipbuilding
• Kari A. Wilkinson – Executive Vice President and President, Ingalls Shipbuilding
• Andy Green – Executive Vice President and President, Mission Technologies