TEMPORARY LAYOFF · NOT PERMANENTREPORTED · NEWSAdded Dec 10, 2025

Huntington Ingalls Industries Furloughs Over 400 Employees at Newport News Shipbuilding

This is a temporary layoff, not a permanent job loss. The reporting this record is based on describes it as a furlough or temporary layoff — one the employer expects to recall workers from, rather than a permanent reduction. This event is excluded from our layoff totals.

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED

400

SHARE OF WORKFORCE

~0.9%

EFFECTIVE DATE

May 30, 2025

400 OF 44,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Newport News, Virginia, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. has furloughed over 400 employees at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. This decision comes amid ongoing challenges in the shipbuilding industry, which have impacted operations and workforce stability. The layoffs are part of a broader adjustment to align resources with current project demands. The company has not specified a timeline for when these furloughs might end, leaving many employees uncertain about their future. This move reflects the ongoing pressures faced by the defense sector, particularly in light of recent budget constraints and project delays.

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. cut 400 jobs in VA as of May 30, 2025.

That is roughly 0.9% of the 44,000 people Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 3 layoff events at Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. since June 2025, with 3 additional events known from news reporting.