Newport News Shipbuilding

Newport News Shipbuilding is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder, and refueler of United States Navy aircraft carriers. Founded in 1886 and headquartered in Newport News, the company is a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries. It is known for its engineering expertise in nuclear-powered vessels and its extensive role in the construction of Virginia-class submarines. The shipyard supports national security by maintaining complex naval fleets and utilizing advanced manufacturing technologies to sustain long-term maritime defense capabilities.