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Hampton Roads could anchor shipbuilding revival
Hampton Roads is critical to rebuilding the U.S. shipbuilding industry to counter China’s growing maritime power and support national security.
HII robotics agreements could mean job changes
HII partners with Path Robotics to develop physical AI welding technology at Newport News shipyard, aiming to boost shipbuilding efficiency amid labor shortages.
Hampton Roads leverages regional economic assets
Hampton Roads drives growth with $1.5 billion in investments across defense, energy, aerospace, and logistics sectors in 2025, boosting jobs and infrastructure.
2026 Virginia Power 50 List: CHRISTOPHER D. KASTNER
PRESIDENT AND CEO HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES NEWPORT NEWS
In Newport News speech, Hegseth calls for faster delivery of warships
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth calls for faster delivery, tighter cost discipline in Newport News speech.
HII wins up to $471.97M Navy contract
Huntington Ingalls Industries has won a Navy contract worth up to $471.97 million to provide engineering support for aircraft carriers.
HII investing $28M for Hampton manufacturing facility
Newport News-based Fortune 500 contractor Huntington Ingalls Industries is investing $28 million to create an aircraft carrier and submarine manufacturing plant in Hampton, the city's mayor said Wednesday.
100 people to meet in 2026: Contractors
Federal funding is the fuel that primes Virginia’s economic engine, and these government contracting executives are the drivers directing major projects for civilian, defense and intelligence agencies.
William & Mary to be U.S. hub for AUKUS submarine pact
William & Mary will be the U.S. academic hub for a multinational effort aimed at advancing the development of nuclear-powered submarines.
Newport News Shipbuilding lays off 167 workers
Newport News Shipbuilding laid off 167 employees on Wednesday that had been previously furloughed this year.
HII promotes exec to new maritime systems post
HII announced Thursday that it has promoted Eric Chewning to executive vice president of maritime systems and corporate strategy.
Newport News Shipbuilding to furlough 471 workers
Newport News Shipbuilding on Friday announced that it will furlough 471 shipbuilders for up to five months.
