# Walashek Expands Norfolk Naval Maintenance Operations

Walashek Industrial & Marine plans a $5 million expansion of its Norfolk operations, adding about 40 jobs over three years and establishing LCAC hovercraft maintenance and modernization capabilities at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story. The expansion is partly tied to Walashek’s anticipated support of a multiyear LHD boiler-support contract that NAVSEA awarded in February 2026. Virginia is providing $102,000 through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program to support the expansion.

- The expansion adds naval maintenance and modernization capacity in Virginia, which may be relevant to contractors seeking qualified suppliers or subcontractors for amphibious ship and landing craft work.
- Companies pursuing related naval maintenance work can assess whether Walashek’s planned capabilities align with their teaming or supply-chain needs; the signal does not identify a new solicitation or disclose the LHD contract value.
- The state’s $102,000 economic-development contribution accompanies the company’s investment and hiring plan; it is not described as a procurement award.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
- United States Navy (U.S. Navy)
- Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
- Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP)

### Vendors
- Walashek Industrial & Marine, Inc. (Company planning the expansion and anticipated support contractor for the LHD boiler-support contract)

### Key Quotes
> For nearly four decades, Walashek has served critical military, government, and commercial customers from its home in the Commonwealth.
> — Abigail Spanberger, Governor

### Sources
- [October Releases](https://www.governor.virginia.gov//newsroom/news-releases/2026/october-releases/name-1124646-en.html) - VA