Capabilities

For more than a century, Northrop Grumman Newport News has been synonymous with innovation and excellence in shipbuilding. Today, on its massive 550-acre yard at Newport News, Va., the sector is engaged in the simultaneous production of the U.S. Navy's two most vital platforms of forward presence - nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines.

Newport News is a leader in fleet support and in the integration of complex systems into ships. Its shipyard along the James River includes eight dry docks; two outfitting berths and four outfitting piers; an 11-acre automated steel fabrication center; 300,000 square feet of machine shops; a specialized foundry; and an apprentice school. From research and development to decommissioning and disposal, Newport News is an industry leader.

Carriers

Submarines

Fleet Services

Design, Engineering and Technology

Newport News leads the industry in designing Navy ships. Over the past quarter century, Newport News has designed and developed every Navy aircraft carrier, and been the lead design yard for Los Angeles and Seawolf submarines. Around the world, Newport News provides planning, engineering and design services for ships under construction as well as for ships in service. Engineering services include aircraft carrier and submarine research and development, reactor plant planning, engineering support, training and logistics.

With more than 4,000 talented nuclear and non-nuclear engineers, Newport News develops, evaluates and inserts new technologies into vessels that enhance their capabilities, flexibility, survivability and combat effectiveness. Shipbuilding computer-aided design was pioneered at Newport News.

To support the high-technology needs of future carriers and other ships, Newport News manages the Virginia Advanced Shipbuilding and Carrier Integration Center, which brings together representatives from Newport News, other Virginia shipbuilders, the Navy, research laboratories, and Virginia universities. Located in downtown Newport News, Va., the center serves as the nucleus for future Navy technology initiatives, including the integration of technologies on carriers.