Overview
- HII and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on accelerating defense and commercial ship production.
- The partnership seeks to expand U.S. shipbuilding capacity in support of national security priorities.
- Both companies aim to leverage their combined expertise to advance technological innovation and improve production efficiency.
- The signing took place at Sea Air Space 2025, the largest global maritime expo in North America, highlighting the significance of the collaboration.
- The agreement also focuses on strengthening the maritime industrial base of both the U.S. and South Korea, marking a milestone in international defense cooperation.