{"id":986888,"date":"2026-07-29T20:02:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T00:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/hii-is-awarded-contracts-for-construction-of-block-vi-virginia-class-and-build-ii-columbia-class-submarines\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T20:02:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T00:02:14","slug":"hii-is-awarded-contracts-for-construction-of-block-vi-virginia-class-and-build-ii-columbia-class-submarines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/hii-is-awarded-contracts-for-construction-of-block-vi-virginia-class-and-build-ii-columbia-class-submarines\/","title":{"rendered":"HII is Awarded Contracts for Construction of Block VI Virginia-class and Build II Columbia-class Submarines"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that the U.S. nuclear submarine shipbuilding team, which includes the company\u2019s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, has been awarded contracts for construction of Block VI\u00a0Virginia<\/em>-class and Build II Columbia<\/em>-class submarines.<\/p>\n

The combined total of approximately $76.6 billion in contract modifications from the U.S. Navy to HII\u2019s Newport News Shipbuilding and General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) is to support the construction of five additional Columbia<\/em>-class, nine additional Virginia<\/em>-class submarines, and other funding for shipyard infrastructure.<\/p>\n

In the Virginia<\/em>-class program, NNS will serve as the delivery yard for six of the planned submarines. In the Columbia<\/em>-class program, NNS is a major shipbuilding partner, constructing and delivering six module sections per submarine.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are committed to building the nuclear-powered submarines that protect our nation,\u201d NNS President Kari Wilkinson said. \u201cThese contracts provide the American shipbuilding industrial base the opportunity to demonstrate that commitment in a meaningful way and we are honored to serve our customer and our country.\u201d<\/p>\n

NNS and GDEB have built and delivered 26\u00a0Virginia<\/em>-class submarines to date.<\/p>\n

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A photo accompanying this release is available at: http:\/\/hii.com\/news\/hii-is-awarded-contracts-for-construction-of-block-vi-virginia-class-and-build-ii-columbia-class-submarines\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

HII is America\u2019s largest shipbuilder, delivering the world\u2019s most powerful ships and all-domain mission technologies, including unmanned systems, to U.S. and allied defense customers. HII is the largest producer of unmanned underwater vehicles for the U.S. Navy and the world.<\/p>\n

With a more than 140-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII builds and integrates defense capabilities extending from the core fleet to C6ISR, AI\/ML, EW and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII\u2019s workforce is 45,000 strong. For more information, visit:<\/p>\n