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Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Science
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Watch an asteroid the size of an aircraft carrier make a close pass of Earth on June 5
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A potentially hazardous asteroid roughly the size of an aircraft carrier is due to pass within 2.8 million miles (3.5 million km) of Earth on June 5 and you can watch it happen live online. NASA and its partners have been tracking the potentially hazardous asteroid 2008 DG5 ever since its discovery in (you guessed it) 2008 by the Catalina Sky Survey. The Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) estimates it to have a diameter ranging between 1,049-2,296 ft (320-700 meters) - roughly the equivalent of the length of a Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier. The asteroid will make its closest approach to Earth at 7.59 p.m. ET (2359 GMT) on June 5, at which time it will pass 2,170,309 miles (3,492,787 kilometers) from our planet, over nine times the Earth-moon average orbital distance. At this range 2008 DG5 will be visible as a solitary point of light to powerful Earthbound telescopes. The Virtual Telescope Project will host a livestream of the flyby starting at 6 p.m. ET (2200 GMT) on June 5, featuring real-time views of 2008 DG5 captured by its suite of robotic telescopes. June 3 saw the project release an image of the asteroid captured from a distance of 2.2 million miles (3.6 million km) using the 17-inch PlaneWave telescope located in Manciano, Italy, as the asteroid cruised closer to Earth. 2008 DG5 can be picked out as a bright speck of light, with short star lines acting as a tell-tale sign of its movement against the static starfield beyond, created as the telescope tracked its position over a 120-second exposure. NASA classifies an asteroid as potentially hazardous based on a number of factors including its size and whether it will pass within 0.05 astronomical units of Earth - the equivalent of around 4,650,000 miles (7,480,000 km), according to the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Over 1,784 PHAs are being actively tracked by the CNEOS, none of which are predicted to strike Earth and cause widespread damage in the coming century.
Epoch Times
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Epoch Times
ICE Deports Chinese National Convicted of Drone Photography of Military Site
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on May 7 removed a Chinese national who was convicted of using a drone to photograph a naval shipyard in Virginia. 'The removal of Fengyun Shi reflects ICE's steadfast dedication to protecting the American people and upholding national security,' Brian McShane, director of the Philadelphia Field Office Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), Shi pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors under the Espionage Act in July 2024 and was originally sentenced to six months in prison and one year of supervised release. In March, ERO Philadelphia served him with a notice of removal, and an immigration judge ordered his removal to China. Since then, lawmakers have introduced Student Photographed Classified US Submarines, Sites Shi entered the country on an F1 visa as an agricultural engineering graduate student at the University of Minnesota in August 2021. On Jan. 5, 2024, he Related Stories 4/20/2025 12/30/2024 The naval shipyard builds nuclear submarines and next-generation Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers. The drone got On the morning of Jan. 6, 2024, Shi requested help from a resident to retrieve the drone. Instead, the resident took photographs of Shi's identification and called the police after Shi indicated he was flying the drone over the shipyard. Officers from Newport News Police Department questioned him, and federal prosecutors said bodycam footage showed that Shi appeared 'very nervous' and did not state 'any real reasons for why he was flying the drone.' The resident gave the drone to an Court documents noted that three commissioned submarines—the USS Boise, USS Columbus, and USS Montana—were located at Newport News Shipbuilding on the day that Shi used the drone. 'Naval aircraft carriers have classified and sensitive systems throughout the carriers,' the court documents read. 'The nuclear submarines present on that date also have highly classified and sensitive Navy Nuclear Propulsion Information ('NNPI') and those submarines even in the design and construction phase are sensitive and classified.' On Jan. 18, 2024, the FBI arrested Shi in San Francisco, where he was preparing to board a one-way flight to China. His visa was terminated on Jan. 25, 2024, and the University of Minnesota terminated him from its exchange program on Feb. 7, 2025. The Justice Department He had been incarcerated at the Clinton County Correctional Facility in McElhatten, Pennsylvania, and was arrested by ERO Philadelphia upon release on March 7. In recent years, there has been an increase in drones being flown over or near sensitive sites across the United States. In December 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration banned drone flights over 22 critical infrastructure locations, after the FBI reported more than 5,000 drone sightings in one month. Officials said most were Frank Fang and Andrew Thornebrooke contributed to this report.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
4 Reasons to Buy Huntington Ingalls Industries Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
Shares of Huntington Ingalls Industries have rallied at the start of 2025 as the Trump administration aims to revitalize U.S. military shipbuilding funding. The company expects to receive more than $50 billion in new contract awards over the next 20 months, adding to its extensive order backlog. The stock is well positioned for further gains, supported by solid fundamentals. 10 stocks we like better than Huntington Ingalls Industries › Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) has emerged as a stock market outperformer in 2025, rewarding shareholders with a solid 21% return year to date as of this writing. The defense contractor, recognized as the largest military shipbuilder in the United States, is set to capitalize on several growth tailwinds. The new Trump administration has proposed increased funding for domestic shipbuilding programs, which directly benefits the company's unique market positioning. The company's outlook is further bolstered by an extensive order backlog set to drive increasing earnings. Here are four reasons I believe shares of Huntington Ingalls are a great buy for your portfolio now. U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and nuclear-powered submarines are modern engineering marvels of unparalleled complexity, with Huntington Ingalls Industries leading innovation in the field. The company's Newport News Shipyard is the only U.S. facility capable of constructing Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers, among the most technologically advanced warships globally. Huntington Ingalls' shipbuilding division also constructs Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and San Antonio-class amphibious ships, essential for surface combat and troop deployment. Additionally, the company's Mission Technologies division develops uncrewed undersea vehicles (SUUV) like the Lionfish, alongside cybersecurity solutions and AI-driven autonomous systems, highlighting its diverse defense offerings. This critical role in producing key defense assets positions Huntington Ingalls as an indispensable partner to the U.S. Department of Defense, enhancing its appeal as a potential investment. A major theme in the new Trump administration has been revitalizing U.S. military strength to counter China's advancements in high-tech systems like hypersonic missiles and AI-enhanced naval technologies. President Trump outlined plans to boost shipbuilding for national security and economic growth during a joint address to Congress in February. This was followed by an Executive Order in April titled "Restoring America's Maritime Dominance" aimed at strengthening domestic shipbuilding capabilities, enhancing maritime workforce training, and ensuring adequate commercial vessel capacity for national security. Huntington Ingalls Industries should benefit from these policy directives. With a current $48 billion order backlog, Huntington Ingalls Industries now expects more than $50 billion in additional awards in the next 20 months, adding to its growth runway and earnings potential. In the first quarter (for the period ended March 31), Huntington Ingalls reported revenue of $2.7 billion, representing a decline of 2.5% year over year, reflecting the uneven timing of large orders. Nevertheless, earnings per share (EPS) of $3.97 surpassed Wall Street estimates, driven by higher margins. Looking ahead, the company is guiding for full-year shipbuilding revenue between $8.9 billion and $9.1 billion, at the midpoint, implying an increase of 3% from 2024, with several milestone ship deliveries planned through 2026. Perhaps the biggest development for Huntington Ingalls is its recent acquisition of a new production site near Charleston, South Carolina. The facility is expected to enhance overall capacity by 20% from 2024 company levels, setting the stage for stronger top-line growth into the next decade. According to Wall Street analysts, from the current 2025 EPS estimate of $13.92, roughly flat from last year, the 2026 forecast of $16.21 points to a 16.5% increase next year. That's great news for investors eyeing the sustainability of the company's $1.35 per share quarterly dividend, yielding 2.31%. Huntington Ingalls has increased its annual dividend payment for the past 13 years, with room for more growth going forward. Where Huntington Ingalls Industries stands out is through its attractive valuation, trading at 16 times its consensus 2025 EPS as a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio. This level represents a discount to defense sector peers, including companies like RTX, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, and Northrop Grumman, which, as a group, trade at an average forward P/E closer to 19. With a renewed strategic focus on military seapower and naval technologies, Huntington Ingalls' stock may be undervalued. I'm bullish on Huntington Ingalls Industries and believe all the pieces are in place for its share price rally to keep going. The stock is a great option for investors to add to diversified portfolios and gain exposure to high-level themes in domestic manufacturing and the defense sector. Before you buy stock in Huntington Ingalls Industries, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Huntington Ingalls Industries wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. 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Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Business
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US shipyard for first time 3D printing parts for new aircraft carriers
While the maritime industry puzzles over just how the United States plans to revive its moribund merchant shipbuilding capacity, one shipyard is creating its own processes. Defense contractor HII (NYSE: HII) announced that its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division successfully 3D-printed and installed a major valve manifold assembly on an aircraft carrier under construction at the Virginia shipyard. The 5-foot-long, 1,000-pound manifold is designed to distribute fluid shipwide from a pump room on the Gerald R. Ford-class vessel Enterprise. The builder in a release said the use of certified 3D-printed parts has the potential to speed construction and delivery of military and merchant vessels while improving manufacturing quality for critical components. The shipyard collaborated on the manifold with DM3D Technology, a specialist in 3D metal printing based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Plans call for the production of similar manifolds for the carrier Doris Miller (CVN 81) by the same means instead of traditional casting methods. The Army, Navy and Department of Defense began working with 3D printing in 2012, evolving from basic prototyping to production of parts for vehicles, aircraft, weapons and other applications. The technology has been especially useful for older equipment where needed parts are long out of production. 'What started as a proof of concept quickly turned into a tangible result that is making a meaningful difference to improve efficiencies in shipbuilding,' said Dave Bolcar, NNS vice president of engineering and design, in the release. 'The benefits of this innovation will extend well beyond Enterprise as we incorporate our expertise in additive manufacturing into the fundamentals of shipbuilding.' The builder was previously certified and approved as a supplier of additive manufacturing components on Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) platforms. To date, the shipyard has created more than 55 additively manufactured parts for both new construction vessels and those currently in the fleet, with plans to install more than 200 additional parts this year. Find more articles by Stuart Chirls flexible in a convoluted market, experts tell ocean shippers CMA CGM to invest $20B in US shipping, supply chain capabilities As tariff window closes, trans-Pacific ocean container rates tumble Trump says US plans tax breaks, investment in shipbuilding The post US shipyard for first time 3D printing parts for new aircraft carriers appeared first on FreightWaves.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
HII Installs First Additively Manufactured Valve Manifold Assembly on Aircraft Carrier at Newport News Shipbuilding
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that shipbuilders at its Newport News Shipbuilding division have successfully installed the first valve manifold assembly created by additive manufacturing technology on a new construction aircraft carrier. NNS continues to integrate additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, into the shipbuilding process. The use of certified 3D-printed parts has the potential to accelerate construction and delivery of vessels to the U.S. Navy by cutting lead times and improving manufacturing quality for critical components. The valve manifold assembly, a specialized assembly that allows distribution of a single source of fluid to multiple points on the ship, is installed in a pump room on Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN 80). The assembly, which is approximately 5 feet long and 1,000 pounds, reflects the shipyard's pursuit of all opportunities to support construction using additive manufacturing. NNS collaborated with DM3D Technology to manufacture the manifold body. With the completion of this evolution on Enterprise (CVN 80), similar manifolds planned for Doris Miller (CVN 81) will employ additive manufacturing rather than traditional casting methods, reducing schedule risk and improving efficiency. Photos accompanying this release are available at: 'What started as a proof of concept quickly turned into a tangible result that is making a meaningful difference to improve efficiencies in shipbuilding,' said Dave Bolcar, NNS vice president of engineering and design. 'The benefits of this innovation will extend well beyond Enterprise (CVN 80), as we incorporate our expertise in additive manufacturing into the fundamentals of shipbuilding.' This latest advancement in the development and deployment of additive manufacturing builds on NNS' prior certification and approval as a supplier for additive manufacturing components on Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) platforms. To date, the shipyard has created more than 55 additively manufactured parts installed on both new construction vessels and those currently in the fleet, with plans to install more than 200 additional parts this year. About HII HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII's mission is to deliver the world's most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world. As the nation's largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit: HII on the web: HII on Facebook: HII on X: HII on Instagram: Contact: Todd 688-3220 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
