HII Wins $5.1 Billion Contract to Refuel and Overhaul USS Harry S. Truman

HII announced on Tuesday that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has been awarded a $5,099,973,132 contract to execute the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The contract was awarded in Newport News, Virginia, and includes options that, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value to $5,183,380,744.

The RCOH is one of the most extensive and complex maintenance periods for a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, involving the refueling of its reactors and significant upgrades to systems and infrastructure. The work is expected to extend the service life of the Truman, a Nimitz-class carrier, by decades. HII, the sole builder of U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, did not provide a detailed timeline or official quote in the initial announcement, but the contract underscores the company's central role in maintaining the U.S. Navy's carrier fleet.

The award is a significant boost for HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division and the regional economy, securing thousands of skilled jobs over the contract period. It also highlights the ongoing U.S. investment in naval power projection amid rising global tensions. The Navy has not yet commented on the specific schedule or the strategic deployment implications for the Truman, but the overhaul will likely keep the carrier out of active service for several years.