HII Wins $2.2B SOUTHCOM Contract for Surveillance and Intelligence Capabilities
HII’s Mission Technologies division has won a $2.2 billion contract to deliver advanced Surveillance, Tracking, Intelligence, Network Services, Global Reconnaissance, Analysis, and Interceptions to support the U.S. Southern Command. These STINGRAI services will help SOUTHCOM detect, monitor and disrupt illicit activity across Central America, South America and the Caribbean. The task order was awarded under
HII Taps Chris Helton as VP of Infrastructure, Sustainability at Newport News Shipbuilding
HII has appointed Chris Helton as vice president of infrastructure and sustainability at the Newport News Shipbuilding division, where he will report to Karey Malyszko, NNS vice president of quality, process excellence and plant operations. Helton is a 35-year shipbuilder who joins NNS from HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division. In his new role, he will oversee infrastructure
HII Appoints Michael DeBernardis as VP, Chief Counsel of Mission Technologies
HII has appointed Michael DeBernardis as vice president and chief counsel for its Mission Technologies division, where he’ll advise senior leadership and lead the delivery of the division’s legal services. As a key member of the division’s leadership team, DeBernardis will support its continued growth across defense, intelligence, cyber, unmanned systems, training, logistics, fleet sustainment,
HII Adds Frederick ‘Fritz’ Roegge to its Nuclear and Environmental Team
HII’s Mission Technologies division has appointed retired U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Frederick “Fritz” Roegge as vice president of operations for its nuclear and environmental team. Roegge served in command roles across undersea, joint and alliance forces, and held leadership positions in the national security and strategic deterrence enterprises, the company said. In his new role,
HII Names 2 VPs at Newport News Shipbuilding
HII has named two vice presidents at its Newport News Shipbuilding division: Christie Miller as vice president of communications and Christian Ortego as vice president and NNS chief counsel. In her new role, Miller will oversee internal and executive communications, special events and protocol, and tradeshows and tours for NNS. She joined the company in
HII Names Fatina Brave VP of Infrastructure & Sustainability at Ingalls Shipbuilding
Fatina Brave has been appointed as vice president of infrastructure and sustainability at HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division. She succeeds Eric Crooker, who has moved into the role of vice president of program management at Ingalls, succeeding George Nungesser, who will retire in early February. “Fatina brings a unique combination of experiences to this role, from
Daniel Marks Takes VP Role at HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding
Daniel Marks has been appointed vice president of contracts and pricing at HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division. Marks succeeds Stephen Fitts, who was named vice president of supply chain management at Ingalls, replacing Scott Weldon, who retired at the end of December 2025 after 25 years with the company. In his new role, Marks will oversee
HII Chosen for $25.4B Defense Microelectronics Contract
HII’s Mission Technologies division has been selected as one of 12 companies for a 10-year, $25.4 billion Advanced Technology Support Program V multiple-award contract to provide engineering support for electronics and software systems. Awarded by the Defense Microelectronics Activity, the contract supports Defense Department and civilian federal agencies seeking rapid access to advanced microelectronics, engineering,
HII’s Mission Technologies Secures Position on $151B Missile Defense SHIELD Contract
HII’s Mission Technologies division has won a spot on the Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense, or SHIELD, contract, a potential $151 billion indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity award. The enterprise contract supports rapid competition and delivery of new capabilities to the warfighter, speeding the fielding of advanced missile defense technologies. For HII, the award
HII Names Navy Veteran Tim Taylor VP of Engineering, Tech & Design of NNS
HII has named Navy veteran Tim Taylor vice president of engineering, technology and design at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. Taylor has served the division for 29 years in roles spanning work control, submarine safety and sea trial coordination. He currently is director of nuclear test engineering. “Tim’s extensive experience in waterfront operations will serve
HII Names Roger Kelly VP of Contracts & Pricing at Newport News Shipbuilding
HII has promoted Roger Kelly to vice president of contracts and pricing at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. Kelly succeeds Matt Mulherin Jr., who has been appointed vice president of supply chain and strategic sourcing. He will oversee contracts, pricing, and export and import licensing and compliance, and will report to Don Godwin, vice president
HII Expands Eric Chewning’s Role to Lead Maritime Systems, Corporate Strategy
HII has named Eric Chewning executive vice president of maritime systems and corporate strategy, expanding his responsibilities to lead company strategy on maritime and advanced technology development. The company said the move advances its long-term plan to strengthen U.S. maritime dominance through shipbuilding and new multi-domain warfighting capabilities. Chewning, who joined HII in January 2023
Nick Stanage Joins HII Board of Directors
HII has named former Hexcel Corp. Chairman, CEO and President Nick Stanage to its board of directors, bringing decades of industrial manufacturing experience across aerospace, automotive and construction equipment sectors. Stanage joined Hexcel in 2009 as president, became chief operating officer in 2012 and then CEO in 2013. He retired as president and CEO in
HII Awarded Contract Modification to Build 2 More Block V Virginia-Class Submarines
HII announced that the Virginia-class shipbuilding team, including its Newport News Shipbuilding division, has received a contract modification to build two fiscal year 2024 Block V submarines. The modification, awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding and teaming partner General Dynamics Electric Boat, covers construction of the 11th and 12th fast-attack submarines under the Block V contract.
HII Wins $70M Contract to Protect Air Force Systems, Software
HII’s Mission Technologies division has won a nearly $70 million task order to help the U.S. Air Force secure its systems and software and meet government information security requirements. Under the five-year task order, HII will work with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Engineering Directorate to find and fix vulnerabilities, protecting Air Force
HII Wins $6.7B Air Force Electronic Warfare Contract
HII has won a $6.7 billion contract to provide electronic warfare engineering and technical services support for the U.S. Air Force. The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract is the largest awarded to HII’s Mission Technologies division, the company reported. “We have a team of subject matter experts with deep expertise in all aspects of electromagnetic
HII Mission Technologies Wins $197M R&D Army Combat Vehicle Fleet Contract
HII’s Mission Technologies division won a $197 million contract to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Ground Vehicle Systems Center. The 5-year task order was awarded under the Defense Department’s Information Analysis Center’s multiple-award contract vehicle. IAC MAC task orders are awarded by the U.S. Air Force’s 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron to develop
HII Elevates John Bell to CTO of Mission Technologies
HII has promoted John Bell to chief technology officer for its Mission Technologies division. Bell’s appointment is part of the alignment between HII’s Mission Technologies CTO office and the corporate CTO office to support Mission Technologies growth, new cross-division opportunities and the adoption of “Industry 4.0” capabilities, the company said. “As HII looks to the
HII Wins $75M Contract to Support U.S. Navy Integrated Training Systems
HII Mission Technologies won a $75 million task order with the U.S. Navy Integrated Training Systems to provide systems engineering support for training systems used on ships to improve combat preparedness for sailors. The Integrated Training Systems — Systems Engineering contract is administered by the U.S. Navy Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck
HII Wins $458M Contract to Modernize DOD IT Architecture
HII Mission Technologies division won a $458 million contract to modernize federal communications and IT networks for rapid decision-making in the battlespace. HII was awarded the 5-year task order under the Defense Department’s Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract vehicle. “We are honored by the customer’s trust in HII and our approach,” said Andy Green,
HII Taps Steve Powell as Corporate VP, Treasurer
Steve Powell, HII’s assistant treasurer for banking and capital markets, will become the company’s corporate vice president and treasurer on Jan. 1, 2025, succeeding D.R. “Rick” Wyatt, who retires after over 40 years with HII. Powell will manage banking and credit, corporate finance, cash management, forecasting, insurance, risk management, M&A valuation, investments, trusts, capital structure,
Amy Boyette Joins HII’s Nuclear Team as VP, Strategy and Integration
Amy Boyette has joined HII’s Mission Technologies division as vice president of strategy and integration for the Nuclear and Environmental Services group. A former Energy Department official, Boyette has over 30 years of experience in environmental management and National Nuclear Security Administration operations. In her new role, she will focus on identifying growth opportunities, providing
HII Elevates Peter Courtney to Corporate VP of Legislative Affairs, Adds Betsy Bina Benedict as Director
HII has promoted Peter Courtney to corporate vice president of legislative affairs and adds Betsy Bina Benedict to serve as the director of legislative affairs. Courtney succeeds Carolyn Apostolou who retired in December after 10 years with the company. He will report directly to Stewart Holmes, HII’s executive vice president of government and customer relations.
HII Taps Marc Sosa as CIO of Mission Technologies
HII announced that Marc Sosa has been named chief information officer of its Mission Technologies division. Sosa will report to Chris Soong, HII’s executive vice president and CIO, and Andy Green, HII’s executive vice president and president of Mission Technologies. “I’m thrilled to have Marc join the team,” Soong said. Sosa will be responsible for
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