Outsourcing

HII is expanding shipbuilding capacity via strategic partnerships and distributed manufacturing. Outsourced hours doubled in 2025, aiming to quadruple within two years. A structural assembly network includes 23 partners, growing further. Key moves include acquiring a Goose Creek facility for submarine and aircraft carrier modules, partnerships with six shipbuilders for Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, and international collaborations with Hyundai Heavy Industries and Babcock International Group to enhance production efficiency and strengthen the industrial base.