{"id":765798,"date":"2023-06-23T17:33:01","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T21:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/hii-is-awarded-contract-modification-for-aircraft-carrier-john-f-kennedy-cvn-79\/"},"modified":"2023-06-23T17:33:01","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T21:33:01","slug":"hii-is-awarded-contract-modification-for-aircraft-carrier-john-f-kennedy-cvn-79","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/hii-is-awarded-contract-modification-for-aircraft-carrier-john-f-kennedy-cvn-79\/","title":{"rendered":"HII is Awarded Contract Modification for Aircraft Carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., June 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division has received contract modifications totaling $393.3 million from the U.S. Navy to shift the delivery strategy for the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy<\/em> (CVN 79).<\/p>\n

The contract action announced today revises the delivery approach for the second Gerald R. Ford-<\/em>class aircraft carrier, shifting work previously planned for Post-Shakedown Availability (PSA) completion at NNS into the baseline construction contract. Under the new delivery strategy, John F. Kennedy<\/em> will now deliver to the Navy July 31, 2025.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe contract modification reflects extensive collaboration with the Navy, as we have supported their decision to change the delivery strategy,\u201d said Lucas Hicks, NNS vice president for John F. Kennedy <\/em>(CVN 79) new construction aircraft carrier program. \u201cThis strategy will decrease post-delivery work required and increase ship capability and readiness at delivery. We understand the importance of Kennedy <\/em>and look forward to delivering this mission-ready capability to the Navy.\u201d<\/p>\n

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A photo accompanying this release is available at: https:\/\/hii.com\/news\/hii-is-awarded-contract-modification-for-aircraft-carrier-john-f-kennedy-cvn-79<\/a><\/p>\n

\n Kennedy<\/em> continues the legacy of highly capable nuclear-powered aircraft carrier platforms. Ford<\/em>-class enhancements incorporated into the design include an enhanced flight deck, improved weapons handling systems and a redesigned island, all to support increased operational efficiency and reduced manning requirements. The Ford<\/em>-class also features a new nuclear power plant, increased electrical power-generation capacity, and growth margin for future technologies.<\/p>\n

Thousands of shipbuilders and suppliers from across the country are supporting the construction of Kennedy <\/em>at NNS, which is the nation\u2019s sole designer, builder and refueler of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Two other Ford<\/em>-class aircraft carriers are currently under construction at NNS: Enterprise<\/em> (CVN 80) and Doris Miller<\/em> (CVN 81).<\/p>\n

\n About HII<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII\u2019s mission is to deliver the world\u2019s most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world.<\/p>\n

As the nation\u2019s largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI\/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII\u2019s workforce is 43,000 strong. For more information, visit:<\/p>\n