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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
HII is Awarded Contract Modification for Construction of Two Additional Block V Virginia-class Submarines
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that the Virginia-class shipbuilding team, which includes the company's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, has been awarded a contract modification in support of construction of two fiscal year 2024 Block V submarines. The contract modification, to NNS and teaming partner General Dynamics Electric Boat, authorizes construction of the 11th and 12th fast-attack submarines of the Block V contract. 'We appreciate the teamwork that resulted in these critical national security assets being put under contract,' said Jason Ward, NNS vice president of submarine construction. 'We understand the advantage Virginia-class submarines bring to the sailors who operate them, and our shipbuilders are working with diligence to deliver them to the fleet.' NNS and GDEB have built and delivered 24 Virginia-class submarines to date.A photo accompanying this release is available at: About HII HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII's mission is to deliver the world's most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world. As the nation's largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit: HII on the web: HII on Facebook: HII on X: HII on Instagram: Contact: Todd 688-3220 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
Hans India
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
THE NUANCES OF ABHINAYA
'NijamugaChoochithivaNeevu, Daaninta, Cheliya...' Swapnasundari's expressive face and especially her eyes speak volumes as she dances to this Javali in Khamas ragam, composed by Harikamaya Kavi in dedication to Lord Janardhana of Penukonda town in Andhra Pradesh. The celebrated Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam and Vilasini Natyam (which she revived) artiste, Swapnasundari, a Padma Bhushan awardee with a string of other awards and honours to her credit, is teaching the nuances of abhinaya via this composition to a group of dance students and teachers. This is part of a three-day workshop called Chaitra Chandrika on abhinaya, organised by Navya Nataka Samithi (NNS), Hyderabad at Sri Krishnadevaraya Andhra Bhasha Nilayam. Swapnasundari has had a stellar career as a classical dancer and trained under masters of classical dance and Carnatic music like the venerable Mukta and stalwart M. Balamuralikrishna for instance, and is also a highly respected scholar and author known for her passion for research and deep knowledge of art-related subjects. All this has also made her an acclaimed choreographer. Swapnasundari, singing the composition herself, demonstrates the various ways to express the mood of this song. Herein, Lord Krishna's partner, stricken with suspicion and jealousy, asks her female companion: 'Did you really see him (Krishna) go to the house of the 'other woman'? And that too so brazenly, without any attempt to be broad daylight?' For the unversed, Javalis are a genre of relatively 'light' compositions in south-Indian music in which Shringara is the main rasa and the language is more colloquial than that of Krithis. Javalis are not only an integral part of the repertoire of Carnatic music and generally sung towards the end of the concert, but also classical-dance forms like Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi. The third and last day was devoted to the students demonstrating the dance they had learnt, in small groups. This was followed by a Q and A session as happens towards the end of workshops. Swapnasundarai emphasised the importance of sahitya dharma, i.e. knowing and understanding the words or lyric before composing the abhinaya in its four forms for it. She spoke of pada-ardham (word to word meaning), Vakyaardham (meaning of the whole line) and Viseshaardham (which depends on the dancer's creativity or interpretation). She added that Manodharma is welcome as long as it based on a total understanding of the poet/Vaggeyakara's every word and its overt and implied meaning, emotion, mood, metaphors used, etc. She also stressed, that a dancer needs to be her/his own critic and judge as to when and whether her/his own expressions are overdone or too subtle and obscure as to be missed. One must find the perfect balance, she reiterated, giving examples for this and answers to other questions from her own journey as a dancer, her learning from masters, own experiments and how her art evolved over the years. Most attendees expressed the desire for another such workshop very soon. Students like Maitreyi Shriraag and Madhavi and dance-teacher Vani Ramana said they 'found this workshop very insightful and valuable given that abhinaya is such a core component of our classical-dance'. Explained SudhamalaNishtala, a Kuchipudi dance-teacher and doctoral student of the subject who is the NNS Coordinator: 'We organised this workshop as part of our regular efforts to host programmes which preserve, promote and foster the classical art forms of music and dance from around India, and to encourage amateur talent in these arts, particularly among the youth.' NNS or Navya Nataka samiti was established in 1958 as the drama-related wing of Navya Sahiti Samiti (established in 1952) by its founder-president Vemaraju Narsimha Rao, a noted novelist and story writer with the intention to serve Indian literature and culture. Over the decades, NNS has produced many innovative plays, playlets, musical dance-dramas and ballets, and organised music and dance workshops and seminars, etc. Add Sudhamala and Vemaraju Vijaykumar, President, NNS: 'Our NNS, has carved a niche for itself in the cultural history of the twin cities.' Two days later, as the concluding part of the event, NNS organised a dance performance titled Lasya Lathika, by Swapnasundari. However, unlike the punctual workshops, the commencement of this programme was delayed by over an hour. The programme was based on a series of Telugu compositions by Vaggeyakaras of the four southern states. Swapnasundari captivated the audience with her exquisite abhinaya and highly creative choreography. She also sang snippets of the songs and the dances were interspersed with nuggets of information given by her about the compositions and their style of rendition. She started off with the customary Pushpanjali in Anandabhairavi ragam, and it was performed in the Agama Narthana Paddhati of the Sri Subramanya temple in Thirutthani, Tamil Nadu. This was followed by her dance to a composition by the Tanjore Maharaja Shahaji dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi in Gowlipanthu ragam. The highlight was the KshetrayyapadamVadharakaPove in Kambhoji ragam beginning with the Anupallavi AdiyokaYugamu, which received a detailed exposition. This is one of the more famous compositions of VaggeyakaraKshetrayya, celebrated as King of Padams, and has an interesting and well-known story behind it, which is too long to be elaborated here, however. Swapnasundari, who performed this item mostly seated, was in her element beginning the Padam as a despondent Vipralabdha nayika and ending with the VairaagyaBhaavam. The Padam was enchanting and it showcased perfectly her sensuous grace and richly expressive abhinaya. This was followed by the popular Javali composed by an unknown poet for a Rajanarthaki in the court of the Mysore Wodeyar kings, which goes PanchabaanuduNaapaiVedalinaadu with several Sancharis at SarigaaduMounamuSarasaaksha. After this, the audience was treated to Swathi Thirunal's Javali in Behag ragam, namely SaaramainaMaatalenthoChaaluChaalu Ra. The programme finale wasVallabhacharya'sMadhurashtakam, a poem in praise of Lord Krishna. The dance programme received competent accompaniment from vocalist Sudha Rani of Vijayawada, violinist Sai Kolanka, mridangam artist Sridharacharya and nattuvangam by NCH Raghunandan.
Globe and Mail
10-04-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
HII Recognizes Australian Firms at Sea Air Space 2025, Advancing AUKUS Industrial Integration and Submarine Supply Chain Access
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the HII booth during the U.S. Navy League's annual Sea Air Space 2025 Expo, representatives from five Australian companies were presented with certificates recognizing their successful participation in HII-led supplier development initiatives and received a Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) supplier identification number. The supplier development initiatives include state-led Supplier Capability Uplift Programs, which will feed into the new Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification (AUSSQ) program, announced by Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles on March 6, 2025. Eric Chewning, executive vice president of strategy & development for HII; Cullen Glass, vice president of supply chain management for HII's Newport News Shipbuilding; and Michael Lempke, president of the global security group at HII's Mission Technologies division, presented certificates to: Century Engineering (South Australia) MacTaggart Scott Australia (South Australia) Hofmann Engineering (Western Australia) Levett Engineering (South Australia) VEEM Ltd. (Western Australia) Photos accompanying this release are available at: The supplier identification number signifies that, upon full certification through the AUSSQ process, these companies are qualified to participate in the NNS supply chain in support of nuclear-powered submarine construction. Also in attendance were Rear Adm. Ian Murray, Australian Defence attaché; Linda Dawson, deputy director general for industry, science and innovation, Western Australian Government; and Sir Nick Hine, executive director of H&B Defence and former second sea lord of the Royal Navy. This milestone reflects deepening industrial integration under the AUKUS trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. HII's work, under contract with the Australian Government, supports the development of sovereign industrial capabilities and enables Australian companies to enter U.S. defense supply chains. About HII HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII's mission is to deliver the world's most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world. As the nation's largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit:
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
HII Recognizes Australian Firms at Sea Air Space 2025, Advancing AUKUS Industrial Integration and Submarine Supply Chain Access
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the HII booth during the U.S. Navy League's annual Sea Air Space 2025 Expo, representatives from five Australian companies were presented with certificates recognizing their successful participation in HII-led supplier development initiatives and received a Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) supplier identification number. The supplier development initiatives include state-led Supplier Capability Uplift Programs, which will feed into the new Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification (AUSSQ) program, announced by Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles on March 6, 2025. Eric Chewning, executive vice president of strategy & development for HII; Cullen Glass, vice president of supply chain management for HII's Newport News Shipbuilding; and Michael Lempke, president of the global security group at HII's Mission Technologies division, presented certificates to: Century Engineering (South Australia) MacTaggart Scott Australia (South Australia) Hofmann Engineering (Western Australia) Levett Engineering (South Australia) VEEM Ltd. (Western Australia)Photos accompanying this release are available at: The supplier identification number signifies that, upon full certification through the AUSSQ process, these companies are qualified to participate in the NNS supply chain in support of nuclear-powered submarine construction. Also in attendance were Rear Adm. Ian Murray, Australian Defence attaché; Linda Dawson, deputy director general for industry, science and innovation, Western Australian Government; and Sir Nick Hine, executive director of H&B Defence and former second sea lord of the Royal Navy. This milestone reflects deepening industrial integration under the AUKUS trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. HII's work, under contract with the Australian Government, supports the development of sovereign industrial capabilities and enables Australian companies to enter U.S. defense supply chains. About HII HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII's mission is to deliver the world's most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world. As the nation's largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit: HII on the web: HII on LinkedIn: HII on Facebook: HII on X: HII on Instagram: Contact:Greg McCarthy(202) A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
HII Celebrates 2024 Graduates of The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted commencement exercises today, celebrating 77 graduates of the company's Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School. The ceremony was held at Liberty Live Church in Hampton. Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas delivered the keynote commencement address. 'The technical skills you acquired here will serve as a foundation upon which you build your career,' Lucas told the graduates. 'The leadership lessons learned in The Apprentice School and in the shipyard will open doors to roads you might not have ever imagined.' NNS President Kari Wilkinson addressed the graduates as the shipyard's newest leaders. 'You have each signed up for an incredible, important mission,' Wilkinson said. 'You literally build freedom for our nation, and I'm proud to stand beside you in doing so. You have honed your craft, demonstrated your dedication, and play a critical role in the stability of our nation. You are heroes, as well as teammates.' Founded in 1919, The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School has been accredited since 1982 by the Council on Occupational Education. Certification to grant associate degrees and confer degrees on its own came in July 2020, after the school was approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia to operate as a postsecondary institution. Photos accompanying this release are available at: A majority of this year's class joined the Apprentice School in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the school significantly reduced normal enrollment. Travis Johnson received the Homer L. Ferguson Award, which recognizes the apprentice graduating with the highest average in combined required academic and craft grades. Johnson joined NNS in 2018 as a pipefitter working in the new construction aircraft carrier program. In 2020, he was accepted into The Apprentice School. Today, he is a pipefitting instructor at the school, teaching students who are pursuing the same path he chose. During his address, Johnson asked graduates to reflect on the perseverance and dedication that defined their apprenticeships and that set them up for success as shipyard leaders. 'Today is proof that we are strong, capable, and can accomplish anything if we refuse to give up,' Johnson shared. 'But this isn't the finish line; it's actually just the beginning. So as you step into your next chapter — whatever that may be — remember what you've learned.' Replay coverage of the ceremony is available at: The following is a profile of the graduating class: Twenty graduates completed an optional advanced program, earning an associate or bachelor's degree. The program includes coursework in subjects and fields such as marine design, nuclear testing, production planning, supply chain, metrology and marine engineering. Thirty-six graduates earned honors, a combination of academic and craft grades that determine overall performance. Forty-one graduates earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in maritime technology. Thirty-seven graduates completed Frontline FAST, an accelerated skills training program for potential foremen. Twenty-four graduates were inducted into The National Society of Leadership Success. Eight graduates completed the World Class Shipbuilder Curriculum and advanced optional program with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Six graduates are military veterans or are currently serving in the armed services as reservists and guardsmen. Thirteen graduates earned Gold Athletic Awards. Two graduates are former presidents of the Apprentice School Student Association. The Apprentice School accepts more than 200 apprentices per year. The school offers four- to eight-year, tuition-free apprenticeships in 19 trades and seven optional programs. Apprentices work a 40-hour week and are paid for all work, including time spent in academic classes. For more information about The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School, please visit About HII HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII's mission is to deliver the world's most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world. As the nation's largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit: HII on the web: HII on Facebook: HII on X: HII on Instagram: Contact:Todd 688-3220 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
