Huntington Ingalls secures $273M Navy ship fleet contract

The U.S. Navy has awarded a $273 Million contract to Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) in support of fleet ships that include aircraft carriers and surface ships.

“Continuous modernization and sustainment of our nation’s fleet is essential to our national security,” Garry Schwartz, president of Technical Solutions’ Defense and Federal Solutions business group, said. “HII is honored to extend our 40-year partnership with the U.S. Navy in support of these critical defense assets and to continue leveraging our expertise to maximize efficiency and cost-savings in the future.”

The scope of work includes maintenance and planning for the overhaul and repair of equipment and systems, including hull, mechanical and electrical; aviation equipment and systems; command, control, communications, computer and intelligence; and combat support systems.

In accordance with the agreement, the initiative incorporates assessments, maintenance, and training to enhance sailor self-sufficiency and maintenance capabilities, ensuring platforms are mission capable.

HII’s Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions, located in Virginia and Mississippi, have built more ships in more ship classes than any other domestic naval shipbuilder. The firm’s Technical Solutions division supports global security missions with unmanned systems and nuclear and environmental services.