HII to Showcase Company's Role as America's Seapower Company at Sea-Air-Space 2026

Shipbuilder to highlight naval fleet expansion, unmanned systems, and workforce development

Apr. 16, 2026 at 5:00pm

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A minimalist, high-end studio still life photograph featuring a polished metal model of a naval ship, a sleek unmanned underwater vehicle, and a premium-looking circuit board, all arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background with dramatic lighting and sharp shadows to represent HII's expertise in shipbuilding, autonomous maritime systems, and mission-enabling technologies.HII showcases its capabilities as a leader in naval shipbuilding, unmanned maritime systems, and advanced defense technologies at the Sea-Air-Space Expo 2026.National Harbor Today

HII, America's largest military shipbuilder, will showcase its role as a global leader in autonomous maritime systems and mission-enabling technologies at the Sea-Air-Space Expo 2026 in National Harbor, Maryland from April 20-22. The company will make a series of announcements, demonstrations, and exhibits highlighting its position as 'America's Seapower Company' and its capabilities in accelerating the U.S. Navy's fleet, expanding shipbuilding capacity, unmanned maritime dominance, integrated maritime power, and building the workforce of the future.

Why it matters

As the U.S. Navy continues to modernize and expand its fleet, HII's role as the nation's largest military shipbuilder and a leader in autonomous systems will be critical in delivering the ships, unmanned vehicles, and mission-enabling technologies needed to project American naval power globally. HII's participation at Sea-Air-Space 2026 showcases its strategic importance to U.S. national security.

The details

Throughout the three-day event, HII will feature announcements, demonstrations, and exhibits highlighting its position as America's Seapower Company. This includes showcasing its leadership in accelerating the delivery of the U.S. Navy's fleet of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, surface combatants, and amphibious ships; expanding America's shipbuilding capacity through increased throughput and partnerships; leading the production of unmanned undersea vehicles and integrating them across the naval force; and investing in advanced capabilities that connect platforms and enable complex, multi-domain missions. HII will also highlight its efforts to build the workforce of the future through labor agreements and increased wages.

  • The Sea-Air-Space Expo 2026 will take place from April 20-22 in National Harbor, Maryland.
  • HII will make several announcements and hold events throughout the three-day expo.

The players

HII

America's largest military shipbuilder and a global leader in autonomous maritime systems and mission-enabling technologies.

U.S. Navy

The naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces, which HII supports as a major supplier of ships and maritime technologies.

U.S. Marine Corps

The maritime land force service branch of the United States Armed Forces, which HII also supports through its shipbuilding and maritime technology capabilities.

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What they’re saying

“We strongly encourage you to look for this news and other press releases and check HII's new Newsroom throughout the expo at https://hii.com/newsroom/.”

— Greg McCarthy

What’s next

Journalists are invited to attend several HII-hosted events during the Sea-Air-Space Expo, including a distributed shipbuilding media briefing, a partnership announcement on high-yield production robotics, and a celebration of 25 years of the REMUS unmanned underwater vehicle. HII executives will also participate in several panel discussions on topics like retooling the defense industrial base, advancing Navy and Coast Guard shipbuilding, and aligning autonomy across maritime forces.

The takeaway

HII's prominent presence at the Sea-Air-Space Expo underscores its critical role as the nation's largest military shipbuilder and a leader in autonomous maritime systems. By showcasing its capabilities in fleet modernization, shipbuilding capacity expansion, unmanned systems integration, and workforce development, HII is positioning itself as an essential partner in strengthening U.S. naval power and technological superiority.