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Mission Technologies was awarded a task order valued at approximately $182 million to provide logistics support for U.S. Air Force F-16 pilot training devices. “Ensuring U.S. Air Force operators have world-class training devices that support training of U.S. Air National Guard fighter pilots is essential to a combat-ready force — a critical component of our national security,” said Michael Lempke, president of Mission Technologies’ Global Security group. Read the release in HII’s Newsroom: https://lnkd.in/e9SB3z8W

Work is well underway at our new Newport News Shipbuilding – Charleston Operations site in South Carolina! Check out this great story from ABC News 4 | WCIV-TV that showcases our talented shipbuilders and their pride in building parts of aircraft carriers and submarines in America, for America.

Hey, Charleston - did you know we're building parts of carriers and submarines in your backyard? With our new Newport News Shipbuilding–Charleston Operations Site, we're excited to take the next step in our commitment to delivering a strategic advantage to the US Navy. We take great pride in building the future of naval defense right here in America, for America, and we're happy to expand our presence in South Carolina as we fulfill our mission of service to the nation. If you missed it, read more about our acquisition here: https://lnkd.in/egrEa_Gz #MadeInAmerica

“This contract represents a significant milestone in building a resilient and globally integrated supply chain for nuclear-powered submarines,” said Chris Kastner, president and CEO of HII. “HII has a long history of working with suppliers to ensure they meet the highest standards in safety, security, and performance. We welcome Australian partners to help build out this critical nuclear shipbuilding capability and ensure the long-term success of AUKUS.” HII is pleased to announce we've been awarded a contract to deliver the new Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification (AUSSQ) pilot program over the next two years to accelerate the identification and qualification of Australian suppliers and products into the United States submarine industrial base. The contract’s initial value is $9.6 million (AUD) with the option to extend based on achievement. The pilot program will support the development of a sovereign robust, internationally integrated supply chain, accelerating Australian industry’s critical contribution to the success of the AUKUS trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Read more in HII's newsroom: https://lnkd.in/ecr7Dc6D

Investing in the future of cleanup at #WMSYM2025! HII Mission Technologies, in collaboration with our joint venture partner, Newport News Nuclear BWXT-Los Alamos, LLC (N3B), recognized outstanding STEM scholars with a Memorial Scholarship during Waste Management 2025 in Phoenix. The scholarship, established by N3B, was created to honor the legacy of prior leaders who were instrumental in advancing the Los Alamos National Laboratory cleanup initiative. Embodying the next generation of innovation, the students were selected for their cutting-edge research and dedication to environmental remediation. Michael Lempke, president of Mission Technologies’ Global Security group praised their efforts during an HII sponsored reception. Their work underscores the crucial priority for HII Nuclear, an HII subsidiary, of fostering technical talent to address legacy environmental risks and promote a safer, more sustainable future. Learn more about our efforts here: https://lnkd.in/g3WcyC6G Learn more about N3B’s cleanup mission here: https://lnkd.in/gSv-FptQ #STEM #Leadership #Innovation #EnvironmentalCleanup #HII #NextGeneration

Our ships are built in America, for America, but our mission to deliver the world's most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation helps Americans all over the globe.🌏 Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (#DDG105), built by Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII, sails alongside the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Asahi-class destroyer JS Asahi (DD-119) during bilateral operations in the Philippine Sea on February 10. DDG 105 is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the US Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. Our shipbuilders work tirelessly to build and deliver these highly capable, multi-mission ships, and we're proud to enable global safety and support with our allies in Japan. 📸: U.S. Navy / MC1 Monroe

We ensure freedom from sea to sky to land. HII is America's largest military shipbuilder, but we also protect our homeland with advanced technology solutions such as data fusion, big data analytics, advanced software development, enterprise IT, and more. Does this sound like you? Build your career with us and apply at HII.com/careers today. #BuildIt

A crew's work is never done. Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Montana (#SSN794), delivered by Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, in 2022, gets underway from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on a sunny day in preparation for exercise Black Widow 2025 on March 3. Black Widow is the premier tactical development exercise for U.S. undersea warfare forces, which integrates submarines, surface ships, and aircraft into a cohesive multi-domain team to track and engage simulated adversary submarines. We're proud to have such a dedicated team of shipbuilders who are building and delivering the most advanced attack submarines in the world to our Navy in service of our nation. 📸: US Navy / MC1 Barnes

Time's running out to nominate an outstanding military child for Our Military Kids' Courageous Kids Contest!⌛ Now in its fifth year, the Courageous Kids Contest honors children and teens ages 1-18 who have demonstrated extraordinary courage, resilience, and strength in their local communities, within their families, at school and/or their extracurricular activities and have displayed leadership or role model qualities over the past year. HII is proud to be a Presenting Sponsor of this contest. Nominations close tomorrow, so don't wait! Visit https://lnkd.in/eUcbC56V to see if your child or teen meets the criteria and submit your nomination.

The sky's the limit when it comes to preparing warfighters for any situation✈️ Check out this F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 as it takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (#LHA6), built by Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII, while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea on February 17. LHA 6, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, the US Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet. #DidYouKnow 💡: Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is revolutionizing combat training with the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), debuting this year at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, for F-35 pilots. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest live, virtual, constructive (LVC) enterprise preparing warfighters for cross-domain battle with advanced technologies to enable mission readiness. Learn more about our LVC Solutions here: https://lnkd.in/eZdmbSAB 📸: U.S. Navy / MC3 Lord