Business UpdateJul 27, 2026, 08:01 PM
HII Ingalls Expands Distributed Shipbuilding to Amphibious Ships
AI Summary
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division has expanded its distributed shipbuilding strategy to include modular unit construction for the U.S. Navy’s amphibious transport dock program, beginning with Philadelphia (LPD 32). This move aims to increase throughput and support the national industrial base by shifting selected structural units to trusted partners, allowing Ingalls to focus on complex assembly. The company plans to increase outsourced shipbuilding hours by another 30% in 2026, with amphibious ships contributing significantly to this growth.
Key Highlights
- Ingalls Shipbuilding expanded distributed shipbuilding to U.S. Navy's amphibious transport dock program, starting with Philadelphia (LPD 32).
- Eight structural units for Philadelphia (LPD 32) awarded to two partners and are in early production.
- This strategy builds on proven success in the Flight III destroyer program, including Thad Cochran (DDG 135).
- HII doubled its distributed shipbuilding workload last year.
- Company plans to increase outsourced shipbuilding hours by another 30% in 2026.
- Amphibious ships represent a significant share of the planned 30% growth in outsourced hours.
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