Newport News Shipbuilding, part of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), marked one year of operations at its Goose Creek, South Carolina facility. The site supports U.S. Navy nuclear submarine and aircraft carrier production through distributed shipbuilding, with strong community backing from Berkeley County leaders and schools.
Key Achievements
The Charleston team delivered its first unit in just 40 days, exceeded year-one production goals by 10%, doubled output, and maintained an accident-free record for the final three months of 2025. Plans include $80 million in facility upgrades over the next year to meet surging ship demand.
Workforce and Growth
Hundreds of workers, averaging nine years younger than at the Virginia headquarters, drive operations on the 45-acre site. The company commits to expanding high school and community college pipelines for maritime jobs, benefiting the broader Charleston region’s economy.
