HII's Newport News Shipbuilding Advocates for U.S. Shipbuilding Expansion at Sea-Air-Space 2026
At the Sea-Air-Space Exposition 2026, Kari Wilkinson, President of Newport News Shipbuilding, emphasized the need to expand the U.S. maritime industrial base. During a panel discussion, Wilkinson highlighted HII's efforts to grow its workforce and implement advanced technologies to meet increasing demands. The company is focusing on distributed shipbuilding to enhance efficiency and support the U.S. manufacturing base. HII, as the largest U.S. shipbuilder, plays a critical role in delivering advanced maritime systems to defense customers. 
