HII Hosts US Marine Corps Officers at Ingalls Shipbuilding

Core Insights - HII hosted U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Eric Austin and other officials at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division, showcasing the construction of amphibious warships Bougainville (LHA 8) and Harrisburg (LPD 30) [1][2][4] Company Overview - HII is the largest military shipbuilder in the U.S. with over 135 years of experience in advancing national security [9] - The company employs a workforce of 44,000 and focuses on delivering critical capabilities including ships, unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML, and synthetic training [9] Military Collaboration - The visit highlighted the collaboration between Ingalls Shipbuilding, the U.S. Navy, and the Marine Corps, emphasizing the importance of shipbuilders in supporting military missions [2][4] - Ingalls has a long-standing history of building amphibious warships, which are essential for complex joint military operations [5] Current Projects - Ingalls is currently constructing two LHAs: Bougainville (LHA 8) and Fallujah (LHA 9), along with three Flight II LPDs: Harrisburg (LPD 30), Pittsburgh (LPD 31), and Philadelphia (LPD 32) [6] - In September 2024, the Navy awarded Ingalls contracts for three additional San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships (LPD 33, LPD 34, and LPD 35) and a modification for the fifth America-class amphibious assault ship, Helmand Province (LHA 10) [7]