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HD Hyundai Proposes Five Aegis Destroyers Annually for U.S.

12/3/2025

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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) proposes to build five Aegis destroyers annually for the U.S. Navy to bolster maritime capabilities against China.
U.S. shipyards currently produce 1.6 to 1.8 Aegis destroyers per year, well below the Navy's minimum of three.
HD HHI says it can meet U.S. standards at a lower cost and with a faster pace.
The company is exploring participation in U.S. naval maintenance and repair efforts.

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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) proposes to build five Aegis destroyers annually for the U.S. Navy to bolster maritime capabilities against China.
U.S. shipyards currently produce 1.6 to 1.8 Aegis destroyers per year, well below the Navy's minimum of three.
HD HHI says it can meet U.S. standards at a lower cost and with a faster pace.
The company is exploring participation in U.S. naval maintenance and repair efforts.