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HII Introduces Distributed Maritime Operations Framework in Support of U.S. Navy’s “Hedge Strategy”

HII Introduces Distributed Maritime Operations Framework in Support of U.S. Navy’s “Hedge Strategy”

At the Navy League of the United States Sea-Air-Space Expo 2026 in National Harbor, Maryland, HII (NYSE: HII) is set to unveil an innovative framework designed to enhance joint, mission-enabled maritime operations. This next-generation framework will integrate HII’s extensive portfolio, which includes naval warships, modular and containerized capabilities, autonomous unmanned systems, and open-architecture mission technologies. The initiative aligns with the U.S. Navy's chief of naval operations’ “Hedge Strategy” Fighting Instructions, emphasizing the importance of modernizing maritime capabilities to meet evolving defense needs. The expo, taking place in 2026, serves as a platform for HII to demonstrate its commitment to advancing naval operations through cutting-edge technology and strategic innovation.

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