# Navy Awards HII $56 Million AUKUS Design Contract

The U.S. Navy awarded Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding division a $56 million contract for engineering and design support to the AUKUS SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine program. The work includes technology integration, supplier development, workforce training, and digital tools; contract options could increase the cumulative value to $91 million. The award signals continuing demand for submarine design and engineering capabilities, but the signals identify no solicitation number, performance period, open procurement, or procurement contact.

- The scope creates potential subcontracting and supply-chain opportunities in engineering, technology integration, supplier development, training, and digital tools. Companies can assess whether their capabilities align with these areas and pursue relevant channels with HII.
- The Navy award is to HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division; the reported $91 million is a potential cumulative value if options are exercised, not the current award amount.
- The signals provide no open solicitation or contact details, so they do not establish a direct bidding opportunity for other firms.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Navy (USN)
- Australian Submarine Agency (ASA)
- Australia Department of Defense

### Vendors
- Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), Newport News Shipbuilding division (prime contractor and awardee)

### Sources
- [HII Wins $56 Million Navy Contract For AUKUS Submarine Design Work - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/hii-wins-56m-navy-contract-for-aukus-submarine-design-work/nuclear-modernization) - Defense Daily
- [HII receives a $56-million US Navy contract for engineering and design work for the AUKUS partnership

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