# HD Hyundai and Kiewit Plan U.S. Shipyard

HD Hyundai and Kiewit Maritime plan to establish HD Kiewit Shipbuilding LLC to develop a U.S. shipyard at an undisclosed existing industrial site with deepwater access to the Gulf. The facility is intended to build U.S. Navy auxiliary and commercial vessels, ship blocks, and modules. Construction is planned for 2027, with operations targeted for 2029 and capacity for up to 3,000 full-time jobs. No project value, government solicitation, or contract award has been announced, so supplier opportunities remain prospective.

- Shipyard construction, equipment, automation, robotics, digital-twin systems, and ship-module production are potential areas for contractor and supplier participation.
- Companies can assess whether their capabilities fit the planned facility and vessel production needs; the undisclosed site and lack of procurement details limit near-term bid planning.
- The project may expand domestic shipbuilding capacity relevant to Navy auxiliary vessels as well as commercial maritime production.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Navy (U.S. Navy)

### Vendors
- HD Hyundai (Joint venture participant)
- Kiewit Maritime Co. (Joint venture participant)
- HD Kiewit Shipbuilding LLC (Planned joint-venture shipyard developer)

### Sources
- [HD Hyundai And Kiewit Plan To Launch New U.S. Shipyard - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/hd-hyundai-and-kiewit-plan-to-launch-new-u-s-shipyard/navy-usmc) - Defense Daily
- [HD Hyundai, Kiewit unveil plans for new US shipyard - Breaking Defense](https://breakingdefense.com/2026/10/hd-hyundai-kiewit-unveil-plans-for-new-us-shipyard) - Breaking Defense