A resilient maritime industrial base is essential to U.S. naval readiness
We’re investing in capacity, modernization, and a growing domestic workforce to strengthen domestic shipbuilding. These efforts will increase throughput, reduce supply-chain risk, and ensure the nation can build and sustain maritime platforms at scale.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard
At the center of this investment is Hanwha Philly Shipyard. Located in Philadelphia, it is one of the nation’s most advanced commercial shipyards. While historically focused on commercial shipbuilding, Hanwha Philly Shipyard is an ideal site to strengthen the U.S. maritime industrial base, with its proven large-scale production capabilities, a skilled American workforce, and modern infrastructure. To date, Hanwha has invested over $200 million in upgrading the shipyard's workforce, capabilities, and capacity. Hanwha Philly Shipyard has a demonstrated record of delivering large, complex vessels on schedule while meeting stringent quality and safety standards. For example, it has delivered 50% of all large ocean-going U.S. Jones Act commercial ships since 2003. This production rigor, together with Hanwha’s 50+ years of global naval shipbuilding experience and world-class technology, positions Hanwha for rapid expansion in the U.S. to support the defense shipbuilding industrial base.
Latest Maritime News
Press Release09/09/2026
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao Tours Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) and Hanwha Philly Shipyard (HPSI) hosted the Honorable Hung Cao, Acting Secretary of the Navy, at the shipyard on Sept. 9.
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Press Release08/10/2026
Hanwha Defense USA Statement on Offer to Austal
Hanwha Defense USA has made a preliminary, non-binding offer to acquire Austal’s U.S. business.
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Press Release04/16/2026
Hanwha to Showcase Shipbuilding & Naval Expertise, Technology at SAS 2026
Hanwha to Showcase Shipbuilding & Naval Expertise, Technology at SAS 2026
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A new ‘Golden Defender’ for the President’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system
In July 2026, Hanwha Philly Shipyard and TOTE Services, LLC, a leading U.S. maritime services company specializing in vessel construction management and ship management, announced they were selected to deliver the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Missile Range Instrumentation Vessels (MRIV). TOTE Services will serve as vessel construction manager and Hanwha will build the ships at its Philadelphia shipyard. The MRIV will replace the Pacific Tracker and Pacific Collector, which currently support missile range instrumentation missions, and were constructed in 1965 and 1970, respectively.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard selected to build MDA’s MRIVsTransferring technology & capability
Hanwha is a trusted partner for advanced naval platforms worldwide. Through structured technology transfer, Hanwha works with allied nations to develop their sovereign capabilities and bolster their domestic industrial base in its areas of expertise, such as:
- Destroyers & frigates — Designed and delivered for multiple navies, offering advanced air defense, anti-submarine, and strike capabilities.
- Submarines — Proven expertise in conventional submarine design, systems integration, and lifecycle support.
- Smart shipyards and design — Advanced technology that enables more efficient design and building for naval and commercial vessels.
- Support & logistics vessels — Specialized ships enabling sustained operations and naval readiness.
- Unmanned vehicles — We recently announced a partnership with HavocAI to jointly develop 200-foot autonomous surface vessels (ASV).
Maintenance, repair, & overhaul (MRO)
In 2024, Hanwha Ocean was awarded a contract to overhaul a 40,000-ton U.S. Navy dry cargo and ammunition ship, becoming the first South Korean shipyard to secure a ship MRO contract from the U.S. Navy.
Smarter, more capable ships
Beyond hull construction, Hanwha integrates advanced maritime systems—including sensors, combat systems, and autonomous technologies—into ship designs. Continued investment in modernization ensures adaptability, interoperability, and lifecycle support for evolving Navy and Coast Guard requirements.
Workforce investment & community impact
Hanwha employs a growing American workforce and is committed to upskilling its workers through training, workforce-development partnerships, and an apprenticeship program. These investments create in-demand, high-skill jobs, preserve critical industrial expertise, and strengthen the surrounding community.
Together, we're forging tomorrow's readiness.
By expanding domestic capacity, transferring technology, creating American jobs, and modernizing U.S. shipbuilding infrastructure, Hanwha is strengthening the maritime industrial base and supporting the nation’s long-term readiness.