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Who builds America’s aircraft carriers?
Last updated: October 2026
Huntington Ingalls Industries of Newport News, Virginia, is the sole builder of America’s nuclear aircraft carriers — every carrier since the Nimitz class. With $9.3B in arms revenue in 2023 (SIPRI), its Ingalls yard also builds Arleigh Burke destroyers and amphibious ships, and with General Dynamics’ Electric Boat it builds Virginia-class submarines.
| Company | Huntington Ingalls Industries |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Headquarters | Newport News, Virginia |
| Arms revenue, 2023 | $9.3 billion (2023) |
- Ford-class aircraft carriers
- Virginia-class submarines
- Arleigh Burke destroyers
- America-class amphibious ships
- U.S. Navy (sole customer)
Sources2 sources
SIPRI Top 100 2023 (Dec 2024); Company public reporting
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