Business UpdateApr 28, 2026, 06:01 PM
HII Ingalls Shipbuilding Wins $283M Frigate Lead Yard Support Contract
AI Summary
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division secured a $283 million contract from the U.S. Navy for lead yard support activities for the new FF(X) class frigate program. This contract enables Ingalls to procure long lead time materials, execute design work, and commence pre-construction for the first ship, leveraging its proven experience with the Legend-class national security cutter. The company has invested over $1 billion in modernization to support next-generation platforms and expand U.S. shipbuilding capacity.
Key Highlights
- HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division awarded a $283 million contract for FF(X) class frigate lead yard support.
- The contract covers procurement of long lead time material, design work, and pre-construction activities for the first ship.
- Ingalls Shipbuilding was selected in December 2025 to design and build the future FF(X) based on the Legend-class national security cutter (NSC).
- Ingalls previously delivered 10 NSCs to the U.S. Coast Guard.
- HII has invested over $1 billion in modernizing its infrastructure, facilities, and toolsets.
- The new frigates will be constructed alongside existing production lines for DDG 51, LHA, LPD, and Zumwalt-class destroyers.