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Company Overview

44,000+ Employees

5,000+ Suppliers

140+ Years of History

3 Divisions

1 Mission

Who we are

HII is America's largest shipbuilder and a global, all-domain defense provider. With a more than 140-year history of advancing U.S. national defense, we are united by our mission in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business professionals.

What we do

HII is a global, all-domain defense provider, delivering the world's most powerful ships and technologies that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Headquartered in Virginia, we are united by our mission of more than 140-years in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world.

Our people

With over 40,000 employees across the country, HII attracts and develops the nation's most skilled defence workforce. We invest in our people through world-class apprenticeship programmes, continuous education, and a culture rooted in integrity: the strength of our ships begins with the strength of our team.

Three Divisions. One Mission.

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Mission Technologies

HII's Mission Technologies division develops integrated solutions that enable today's connected, all-domain force. Capabilities include C5ISR systems and operations; the application of AI and machine learning to battlefield decisions; defensive and offensive cyberspace strategies and EW; unmanned autonomous systems; LVC solutions; fleet modernization; and critical nuclear operations.

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Mission

To deliver the world's most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world.

Values

Our mission requires the best of us: the utmost in character and values. Our values are the cornerstones of HII's culture, driving our day-to-day decision-making and the long-term trust and confidence of our stakeholders. Ultimately, our adherence to our values nourishes and protects the strong, stable, and resilient relationship on which our future growth and success depend.

Integrity

Integrity is at the heart of who we are and what we do. We are each personally accountable for the highest standards of ethics.

Safety

We value our employees and will not compromise on maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for them.

Respect

We value people, knowing we must show fairness and equal treatment for all.

Engagement

We are committed to fostering an engaged workforce. Our employees take ownership of their work and work processes.

Responsibility

We keep promises and commitments made to others. We are responsible for ensuring quality is a component of everything we do.

Performance

Superior performance and quality ensure confidence in our products and services. We promote continuous improvement, innovation and creativity.

Ethics

HII's Ethics & Business Conduct program reinforces our commitment to integrity and operating with the highest ethical standards. At the heart of the program is the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, which defines the values that serve as the foundation for how HII conducts business and establishes expectations for employees on ethical conduct and decision-making.