Huntington Ingalls Industries: The Industrial Backbone of the U.S. Navy

As the only manufacturer of American nuclear aircraft carriers, the company has an unassailable competitive advantage that effectively shields its business from any competition. A gigantic order backlog of nearly $50 billion guarantees investors exceptionally high planning security and steady cash flows, largely independent of economic crises. The geopolitical necessity to expand the U.S. fleet in the Pacific and the technological shift towards unmanned systems ensure the company’s long-term order growth. Huntington Ingalls Industries...