HII has announced that its Mission Technologies division has been awarded the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) contract, an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) programme with a ceiling value of $151 billion. This landmark agreement is aimed at advancing next-generation homeland defense capabilities for the United States.
The SHIELD contract is designed as an enterprise-level framework that enables rapid development, competition, and deployment of innovative defense solutions. It provides a flexible structure for delivering advanced technologies to warfighters with greater speed and operational agility, ensuring that the U.S. can respond effectively to evolving threats.
Under this contract, HII will have opportunities to contribute across a wide spectrum of high-priority defense domains. These include directed energy systems, command and control (C2) integration, cyber and data operations, microelectronics, spectrum management, and live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training environments. Additionally, the company will support logistics and sustainment efforts, ensuring long-term operational readiness.
HII’s Mission Technologies division brings extensive expertise in systems integration and advanced defense technologies, positioning the company as a key contributor to the SHIELD initiative. The contract aligns with broader U.S. defense strategies focused on layered missile defense, enhanced situational awareness, and integrated multi-domain operations.
Andy Green, Executive Vice President of HII and President of Mission Technologies, stated that the award reinforces the company’s commitment to national security and homeland protection. He highlighted that SHIELD represents a critical component of the future vision for homeland defense, and expressed confidence in HII’s ability to deliver advanced capabilities in areas such as directed energy and microelectronics.
The SHIELD programme reflects a shift toward scalable, modular defense architectures that can adapt to emerging threats, including advanced missile systems and complex multi-domain challenges. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and fostering collaboration across industry partners, the initiative aims to create a more resilient and responsive defense ecosystem.
Overall, the award positions HII at the forefront of U.S. homeland defense innovation, enabling it to play a significant role in shaping the future of missile defense and integrated security systems.
