Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced that its Mission Technologies division has been awarded a 10‑year, $151 billion indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity contract from the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) under the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program.
The SHIELD contract covers a broad portfolio of advanced defense technologies, including directed‑energy systems, command‑and‑control integration, data and cyber operations, microelectronics, spectrum management, live/virtual/constructive training environments, logistics, and sustainment. The work aligns closely with HII’s existing expertise in integrated, all‑domain solutions and positions the company to deliver rapid, agile capabilities across the homeland defense spectrum.
The award represents a material win for HII, adding a substantial long‑term revenue stream that complements its core shipbuilding business. By securing a multi‑award IDIQ, HII gains the flexibility to pursue task orders across a range of mission areas, reinforcing its status as a full‑spectrum defense partner and providing a tailwind that can offset recent margin compression in its shipbuilding segment.
Andy Green, executive vice president of HII and president of Mission Technologies, said the contract “reinforces our commitment to advancing national security and protecting the homeland. SHIELD represents a critical element of the current vision for homeland defense, and we’re excited to bring our expertise in directed energy, microelectronics and systems integration to help meet these mission needs.”
Investors responded positively to the announcement, with analysts noting the contract’s size and strategic fit as a significant tailwind for HII’s future growth prospects.
The contract comes at a time when HII has faced headwinds in its shipbuilding division, including margin compression driven by rising construction costs and productivity challenges. The SHIELD award provides a counterbalance, offering a high‑margin, long‑term revenue source that can help stabilize the company’s overall financial profile.
Overall, the SHIELD contract positions HII to expand its footprint in homeland defense, leverage its advanced technology capabilities, and strengthen its competitive position in a rapidly evolving defense landscape.
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