Newport News Shipbuilding Lays Off 167 Workers
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Location: Newport News, Virginia.
Based on news reporting.
Summary
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.'s Newport News Shipbuilding has laid off 167 workers as part of a workforce reduction strategy. This decision comes amid ongoing challenges in the shipbuilding industry, which has faced various operational hurdles. The layoffs are aimed at streamlining operations and adjusting to current market demands. The affected employees were notified of their termination on October 1, 2023. This move reflects the company's efforts to maintain efficiency and competitiveness in a challenging economic environment.
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. cut 167 jobs in VA as of November 7, 2025.
That is roughly 0.4% 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.
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