HII Expands Distributed Shipbuilding to Amphibious Ships
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has expanded its distributed shipbuilding strategy to include modular unit construction for the U.S. Navy’s amphibious transport dock program, beginning with Philadelphia (LPD 32). Huntington Ingalls Industries press release This expansion builds on the proven success achieved through distributed shipbuilding in HII’s destroyer program, further strengthening the company’s commitment to increasing throughput and suppo
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has expanded its distributed shipbuilding strategy to include modular unit construction for the U.S. Navy’s amphibious transport dock program, beginning with Philadelphia (LPD 32). <a href="/manufacturers/huntington-ingalls-industries" class="manufacturer-link">Huntington Ingalls Industries</a> press release This expansion builds on the proven success achieved through distributed shipbuilding in HII’s destroyer program, further strengthening the company’s commitment to increasing throughput and suppo
This development reflects broader trends in defence procurement and industry consolidation as governments worldwide increase defence spending in response to evolving security threats.
Source: Naval News. Read the full report at https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/07/hii-expands-distributed-shipbuilding-to-amphibious-ships/