Biggest changeThe increase was primarily driven by higher volume and performance in CEW&S, higher performance in fleet sustainment, and higher equity income from operating investments, partially offset by the settlement of a representations and warranties insurance claim related to the acquisition of Hydroid in 2023. 45 Table of Contents PRODUCT AND SERVICE REVENUES AND COST ANALYSIS The following table presents segment sales and service revenues by both product and service: Segment Sales and Service Revenues ($ in millions) Year Ended December 31 2024 over 2023 2023 over 2022 Segment Information 2024 2023 2022 Dollars Percent Dollars Percent Ingalls Product $ 2,424 $ 2,495 $ 2,372 $ (71) (3) % $ 123 5 % Service 335 248 186 87 35 % 62 33 % Intersegment 8 9 12 (1) (11) % (3) (25) % Total Ingalls 2,767 2,752 2,570 15 1 % 182 7 % Newport News Product 4,921 5,053 4,821 $ (132) (3) % 232 5 % Service 1,045 1,077 1,026 $ (32) (3) % 51 5 % Intersegment 3 3 5 $ — — % (2) (40) % Total Newport News 5,969 6,133 5,852 (164) (3) % 281 5 % Mission Technologies Product 119 116 90 $ 3 3 % 26 29 % Service 2,691 2,465 2,181 $ 226 9 % 284 13 % Intersegment 127 118 116 $ 9 8 % 2 2 % Total Mission Technologies 2,937 2,699 2,387 238 9 % 312 13 % Segment Totals Product $ 7,464 $ 7,664 $ 7,283 $ (200) (3) % $ 381 5 % Service 4,071 3,790 3,393 $ 281 7 % 397 12 % Total Segment $ 11,535 $ 11,454 $ 10,676 $ 81 1 % $ 778 7 % 46 Table of Contents The following table presents segment cost of sales and service revenues by both product and service: Segment Cost of Sales and Service Revenues ($ in millions) Year Ended December 31 2024 over 2023 2023 over 2022 Segment Information 2024 2023 2022 Dollars Percent Dollars Percent Ingalls Product $ 2,070 $ 2,031 $ 1,931 $ 39 2 % $ 100 5 % Service 294 207 162 87 42 % 45 28 % Intersegment 8 9 12 (1) (11) % (3) (25) % Total Ingalls 2,372 2,247 2,105 125 6 % 142 7 % Newport News Product 4,276 4,254 4,097 $ 22 1 % 157 4 % Service 865 900 858 $ (35) (4) % 42 5 % Intersegment 3 3 5 $ — — % (2) (40) % Total Newport News 5,144 5,157 4,960 (13) — % 197 4 % Mission Technologies Product 102 121 73 $ (19) (16) % 48 66 % Service 2,416 2,223 1,970 $ 193 9 % 253 13 % Intersegment 127 118 116 $ 9 8 % 2 2 % Total Mission Technologies 2,645 2,462 2,159 183 7 % 303 14 % Segment Totals Product $ 6,448 $ 6,406 $ 6,101 $ 42 1 % $ 305 5 % Service 3,575 3,330 2,990 $ 245 7 % 340 11 % Total Segment (1) $ 10,023 $ 9,736 $ 9,091 $ 287 3 % $ 645 7 % (1) Operating FAS/CAS Adjustment is excluded from segment cost of product sales and service revenues.
Biggest changeThe increase was primarily driven by higher performance in Global Security, higher equity income from operating investments, and the higher volumes described above, partially offset by the settlement of a representations and warranties insurance claim related to the acquisition of Hydroid in 2023. 42 Table of Contents PRODUCT AND SERVICE REVENUES AND COST ANALYSIS The following table presents segment sales and service revenues by both product and service: Segment Sales and Service Revenues ($ in millions) Year Ended December 31 2025 over 2024 2024 over 2023 Segment Information 2025 2024 2023 Dollars Percent Dollars Percent Ingalls Product $ 2,597 $ 2,424 $ 2,495 $ 173 7 % $ (71) (3) % Service 469 335 248 134 40 % 87 35 % Intersegment 12 8 9 4 50 % (1) (11) % Total Ingalls 3,078 2,767 2,752 311 11 % 15 1 % Newport News Product 5,397 4,921 5,053 476 10 % (132) (3) % Service 1,109 1,045 1,077 64 6 % (32) (3) % Intersegment 1 3 3 (2) (67) % — — % Total Newport News 6,507 5,969 6,133 538 9 % (164) (3) % Mission Technologies Product 139 119 116 20 17 % 3 3 % Service 2,773 2,691 2,465 82 3 % 226 9 % Intersegment 132 127 118 5 4 % 9 8 % Total Mission Technologies 3,044 2,937 2,699 107 4 % 238 9 % Segment Totals Product 8,133 7,464 7,664 669 9 % (200) (3) % Service 4,351 4,071 3,790 280 7 % 281 7 % Total Segment $ 12,484 $ 11,535 $ 11,454 $ 949 8 % $ 81 1 % 43 Table of Contents The following table presents segment cost of sales and service revenues by both product and service: Segment Cost of Sales and Service Revenues ($ in millions) Year Ended December 31 2025 over 2024 2024 over 2023 Segment Information 2025 2024 2023 Dollars Percent Dollars Percent Ingalls Product $ 2,258 $ 2,070 $ 2,031 $ 188 9 % $ 39 2 % Service 409 294 207 115 39 % 87 42 % Intersegment 12 8 9 4 50 % (1) (11) % Total Ingalls 2,679 2,372 2,247 307 13 % 125 6 % Newport News Product 4,685 4,276 4,254 409 10 % 22 1 % Service 931 865 900 66 8 % (35) (4) % Intersegment 1 3 3 (2) (67) % — — % Total Newport News 5,617 5,144 5,157 473 9 % (13) — % Mission Technologies Product 109 102 121 7 7 % (19) (16) % Service 2,472 2,416 2,223 56 2 % 193 9 % Intersegment 132 127 118 5 4 % 9 8 % Total Mission Technologies 2,713 2,645 2,462 68 3 % 183 7 % Segment Totals Product 7,052 6,448 6,406 604 9 % 42 1 % Service 3,812 3,575 3,330 237 7 % 245 7 % Total Segment (1) $ 10,864 $ 10,023 $ 9,736 $ 841 8 % $ 287 3 % (1) Operating FAS/CAS Adjustment is excluded from segment cost of product sales and service revenues.
Cost of Sales and Service Revenues Cost of sales for both product sales and service revenues consists of materials, labor, and subcontracting costs, as well as an allocation of indirect costs for overhead. We manage the type and amount of costs at the contract level, which is the basis for estimating our total costs at completion of our contracts.
Cost of Product Sales and Service Revenues Cost of sales for both product sales and service revenues consists of materials, labor, and subcontracting costs, as well as an allocation of indirect costs for overhead. We manage the type and amount of costs at the contract level, which is the basis for estimating our total costs at completion of our contracts.
Segment Operating Income Mission Technologies segment operating income for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $116 million, compared to segment operating income of $101 million in 2023.
Mission Technologies segment operating income for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $116 million, compared to segment operating income of $101 million in 2023.
Challenges in the labor market are addressed through targeted talent acquisition, partnerships with community colleges, apprentice school sourcing and recruiting, workforce succession planning, and initiatives to retain current employees. Labor shortages and retention also are impacting our supply chain, resulting in longer lead times for materials, parts, and other supplies.
Challenges in the labor market are addressed through targeted talent acquisition, partnerships with community colleges, apprentice school sourcing and recruiting, workforce succession planning, and initiatives to retain employees. Labor shortages and retention are also impacting our supply chain, resulting in longer lead times for materials, parts, and other supplies.
See Note 6: Revenue in Item 8. • Firm Fixed-Price Contracts - A firm fixed-price contract is a contract in which the specified scope of work is agreed to for a price that is predetermined by bid or negotiation and not generally subject to adjustment regardless of costs incurred by the contractor. • Fixed-Price Incentive Contracts - Fixed-price incentive contracts provide for reimbursement of the contractor's allowable costs, but are subject to a cost-share limit that affects profitability.
See Note 7: Revenue in Item 8. • Firm Fixed-Price Contracts - A firm fixed-price contract is a contract in which the specified scope of work is agreed to for a price that is predetermined by bid or negotiation and not generally subject to adjustment regardless of costs incurred by the contractor. • Fixed-Price Incentive Contracts - Fixed-price incentive contracts provide for reimbursement of the contractor's allowable costs, but are subject to a cost-share limit that affects profitability.
Additionally, the U.S. Navy must compete with other national priorities, including other defense activities, non-defense discretionary spending, and entitlement programs, for a share of federal budget funding. While the impact to our business resulting from these developments remains uncertain, they could have a material impact on current programs, as well as new business opportunities with the DoD.
Additionally, the U.S. Navy must compete with other national priorities, including other defense activities, non-defense discretionary spending, and entitlement programs, for a share of federal budget funding. While the impact to our business resulting from these developments remains uncertain, they could have a material impact on current programs, as well as new business opportunities with the Department.
Navy, a large single customer with many needs and requirements, dominates the industry's customer base and is served by a fragile supplier base that has trended toward exclusive providers. The DoD continues to adjust its procurement practices and streamline acquisition organizations and processes in an ongoing effort to reduce costs, gain efficiencies, and enhance program management and control.
Navy, a large single customer with many needs and requirements, dominates the industry's customer base and is served by a fragile supplier base that has trended toward exclusive providers. The Department continues to adjust its procurement practices and streamline acquisition organizations and processes in an ongoing effort to reduce costs, gain efficiencies, and enhance program management and control.
Cost-type contracts generally require that the contractor use its reasonable efforts to accomplish the scope of the work within some specified time and some stated dollar limitation. 35 Table of Contents • Time and Materials - Time and materials contracts specify a fixed hourly billing rate for each direct labor hour expended and reimbursement for allowable material costs and expenses.
Cost-type contracts generally require that the contractor use its reasonable efforts to accomplish the scope of the work within some specified time and some stated dollar limitation. 32 Table of Contents • Time and Materials Contracts - Time and materials contracts specify a fixed hourly billing rate for each direct labor hour expended and reimbursement for allowable material costs and expenses.
The change in unrecognized prior service costs (credits) in 2024 resulted from plan amendments and the amortization of previously accumulated prior service costs (credits). Workers' Compensation Our operations are subject to federal and state workers' compensation laws. We maintain self-insured workers' compensation plans and participate in federally administered second injury workers' compensation funds.
The change in unrecognized prior service costs (credits) in 2025 resulted from plan amendments and the amortization of previously accumulated prior service costs (credits). Workers' Compensation Our operations are subject to federal and state workers' compensation laws. We maintain self-insured workers' compensation plans and participate in federally administered second injury workers' compensation funds.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, these plans were sufficiently funded on an ERISA basis so as not to be subject to benefit payment restrictions. The funded percentages under ERISA and FAS vary due to inherent differences in the assumptions and methodologies used to calculate the respective obligations.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, these plans were sufficiently funded on an ERISA basis so as not to be subject to benefit payment restrictions. The funded percentages under ERISA and FAS vary due to inherent differences in the assumptions and methodologies used to calculate the respective obligations.
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the first ship of the Ford class, was delivered to the U.S. Navy in the second quarter of 2017. In June 2015, we were awarded a contract for the detail design and construction of John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), following several years of engineering, advance construction, and purchase of long-lead-time components and material.
Ford (CVN 78), the first ship of the Ford class, was delivered to the U.S. Navy in the second quarter of 2017. In June 2015, we were awarded a contract for the detail design and construction of John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), following several years of engineering, advance construction, and purchase of long-lead-time components and material.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES, ESTIMATES, AND JUDGMENTS Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires management to make estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES, ESTIMATES, AND JUDGMENTS Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which requires management to make estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes.
In September 2024, our borrowing capacity under our unsecured commercial paper note program increased from $1 billion to $1.7 billion. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had no outstanding debt under the commercial paper program. Contractual Obligations - Our future contractual obligations are related to debt, leases, pension liabilities, unrecognized tax benefits, workers compensation, and purchase obligations.
In September 2024, our borrowing capacity under our unsecured commercial paper note program increased from $1 billion to $1.7 billion. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had no outstanding debt under the commercial paper program. Contractual Obligations - Our future contractual obligations are related to debt, leases, pension liabilities, unrecognized tax benefits, workers' compensation, and purchase obligations.
We believe segment operating income reflects an additional way of viewing aspects of our operations that, when viewed with our GAAP results, provides a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business. We believe the measure is used by investors and is a useful indicator to measure our performance.
We believe segment operating income reflects an additional way of viewing aspects of our operations that, when viewed with our GAAP results, provides a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business. We 38 Table of Contents believe the measure is used by investors and is a useful indicator to measure our performance.
Historical plan asset performance alone has inherent limitations in predicting future returns. While studies are helpful in understanding past and current trends and performance, the rate of return assumption is based more on long-term prospective views to avoid short-term market influences.
Historical plan asset performance alone has inherent limitations in predicting future returns. While studies are helpful in understanding past and current trends and performance, the rate of return assumption is based more on long-term prospective 34 Table of Contents views to avoid short-term market influences.
As a result, while both CAS and FAS use 36 Table of Contents assumptions in their calculation methodologies, each method results in different calculated amounts of retirement related benefit plan costs. We recover our CAS costs through the pricing of products and services on U.S.
As a result, while both CAS and FAS use assumptions in their calculation methodologies, each method results in different calculated amounts of retirement related benefit plan costs. We recover our CAS costs through the pricing of products and services on U.S.
Unusual fluctuations in operating performance driven by changes in a specific cost element across multiple contracts are described in our analysis. 40 Table of Contents Refer to "Segment Operating Results" and "Product and Service Revenues and Cost Analysis" in this section for details related to cost of sales for both product sales and service revenues.
Unusual fluctuations in operating performance driven by changes in a specific cost element across multiple contracts are described in our analysis. Refer to Segment Operating Results and Product and Service Revenues and Cost Analysis in this section for details related to cost of sales for both product sales and service revenues.
Free Cash Flow Free cash flow represents cash provided by (used in) operating activities less capital expenditures net of related grant proceeds. Free cash flow is not a measure recognized under GAAP.
Free Cash Flow Free cash flow represents cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures net of related grant proceeds. Free cash flow is not a measure recognized under GAAP.
If a plan becomes or ceases to be fully funded due to our asset or liability experience, our CAS cost will change accordingly. Retirement Plan Assets - Retirement plan assets are stated at fair value. Investments in equity securities (common and preferred) are valued at the last reported sales price when an active market exists.
If a plan becomes or ceases to be fully funded due to our asset or liability experience, our CAS cost will change accordingly. 35 Table of Contents Retirement Plan Assets - Retirement plan assets are stated at fair value. Investments in equity securities (common and preferred) are valued at the last reported sales price when an active market exists.
We internally manage our operations by reference to "segment operating income," which is defined as operating income before the Operating FAS/CAS Adjustment and non-current state income taxes, neither of which affects contract performance. Segment operating income is not a recognized measure under GAAP.
Segment Operating Income We internally manage our operations by reference to "segment operating income," which is a non-GAAP measure and is defined as operating income before the Operating FAS/CAS Adjustment and non-current state income taxes, neither of which affects contract performance.
In September 2024, we amended and restated our existing $1.5 billion credit facility, increasing the capacity thereunder to $1.7 billion and extending the maturity date to September 2029 (the "Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility"). The Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility includes a letter of credit sub-facility of $300 million.
In September 2024, we amended and restated our existing $1.5 billion credit facility, increasing the capacity thereunder to $1.7 billion and extending the maturity date to September 2029 (the "Second Amended and Restated 48 Table of Contents Revolving Credit Facility"). The Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility includes a letter of credit sub-facility of $300 million.
For the impacts of changes in estimates on our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, see Note 6: Revenue in Item 8.
For the impacts of changes in estimates on our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, see Note 7: Revenue in Item 8.
Performance refers to changes in contract profit margin rates. These changes typically relate to profit recognition associated with revisions to estimated costs at completion ("EAC"), which reflect improved or deteriorated operating performance on that contract. Operating income changes are accounted for on a cumulative to date basis at the time an EAC change is recorded.
These changes typically relate to profit recognition associated with revisions to estimated costs at completion ("EAC"), which reflect improved or deteriorated operating performance on that contract. Operating income changes are accounted for on a cumulative to date basis at the time an EAC change is recorded.
In 2023, we received an award modification for long-lead-time material and advance construction for the next five boats. 53 Table of Contents USS Gerald R. Ford class (CVN 78) aircraft carriers Design and construction for the Ford class program, which is the aircraft carrier replacement program for the decommissioned Enterprise (CVN 65) and Nimitz class (CVN 68) aircraft carriers.
In 2023, we received an award modification for long-lead-time material and advance construction for the next five boats. Gerald R. Ford class (CVN 78) aircraft carriers Design and construction for the Ford class program, which is the aircraft carrier replacement program for the decommissioned Enterprise (CVN 65) and Nimitz class (CVN 68) aircraft carriers. USS Gerald R.
Our supply chain has been impacted further by delivery delays, raw material shortages and price increases caused by continued inflationary pressures. The shipbuilding defense industry is unique in many ways. It is heavily capital and skilled labor intensive. The U.S.
Our supply chain has been impacted further by delivery delays, raw materials shortages, and price increases caused by continued inflationary pressures. The shipbuilding defense industry is unique in many ways. It is both capital- and skilled labor-intensive. The U.S.
We expect 2025 contributions to our other postretirement benefit plans to be approximately $34 million, which are exclusive of CAS cost recoveries under our contracts. Contributions for other postretirement benefit plans are not required to be funded in advance and are paid on an as-incurred basis.
We expect 2026 contributions to our other postretirement benefit plans to be approximately $35 million, which are exclusive of CAS cost recoveries under our contracts. Contributions for other postretirement benefit plans are not required to be funded in advance and are paid on an as-incurred basis.
Unless plan assets and benefit obligations are subject to re- 37 Table of Contents measurement during the year, the expected return on pension assets is based on the fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year.
Unless plan assets and benefit obligations are subject to re-measurement during the year, the expected return on pension assets is based on the fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year.
As of December 31, 2024, we had no other significant off-balance sheet arrangements. 52 Table of Contents GLOSSARY OF PROGRAMS Included below are brief descriptions of some of the programs discussed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
As of December 31, 2025, we had no other significant off-balance sheet arrangements. 49 Table of Contents GLOSSARY OF PROGRAMS Included below are brief descriptions of some of the programs discussed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The San Antonio class (LPD 17) is the newest addition to the U.S. Navy's 21st century amphibious assault force, and these ships are a key element of the U.S. Navy's seabase transformation. In 2022, we delivered USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), and we were awarded a long-lead-time material contract for Philadelphia (LPD 32).
The San Antonio class (LPD 17) is the newest addition to the U.S. Navy's 21st century amphibious assault force, and these ships are a key element of the U.S. Navy's seabase transformation. In 2022, we were awarded a long-lead-time material contract for Philadelphia (LPD 32).
Net pre-tax unrecognized prior service costs (credits) as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 were $111 million and $125 million, respectively. These net deferred costs (credits) primarily originated from plan amendments, including those resulting from collective bargaining agreements.
Net pre-tax unrecognized prior service costs (credits) as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 were $98 million and $111 million, respectively. These net deferred costs (credits) primarily originated from plan amendments, including those resulting from collective bargaining agreements.
As of December 31, 2024, future scheduled periodic interest payments on our outstanding long-term debt, including commitment fees that we are obligated to pay on our existing $1.7 billion Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility, were approximately $687 million, with approximately $105 million expected to be paid in 2025 and $582 million thereafter.
As of December 31, 2025, future scheduled periodic interest payments on our outstanding long-term debt, including commitment fees that we are obligated to pay on our existing $1.7 billion Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility, were approximately $582 million, with approximately $114 million expected to be paid in 2026 and $468 million thereafter.
Other Sources and Uses of Capital Stockholder Distributions - In November 2024, our board of directors authorized an increase in our quarterly cash dividend to $1.35 per share. The board previously increased the quarterly cash dividend to $1.30 per share in November 2023 and $1.24 per share in November 2022.
Other Sources and Uses of Capital Stockholder Distributions - In November 2025, our board of directors authorized an increase in our quarterly cash dividend to $1.38 per share. The board previously increased the quarterly cash dividend to $1.35 per share in November 2024 and $1.30 per share in November 2023.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OVERVIEW The following discussion should be read along with the audited consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K along with the other sections of this Form 10-K, including Item 1A.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OVERVIEW The following discussion should be read along with the audited consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K along with the other sections of this Form 10-K, including Item 1A. Risk Factors, as well as Part II, Item 7.
Arleigh Burke class (DDG 51) destroyers Build guided missile destroyers designed for conducting anti-air, anti-submarine, anti-surface, and strike operations. The Aegis-equipped Arleigh Burke class (DDG 51) destroyers are the U.S. Navy's primary surface combatant, and have been constructed in variants, allowing technological advances during construction. We delivered USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121), USS Lenah H.
Arleigh Burke class (DDG 51) destroyers Build guided missile destroyers designed for conducting anti-air, anti-submarine, anti-surface, and strike operations. The Aegis-equipped Arleigh Burke class (DDG 51) destroyers are the U.S. Navy's primary surface combatant, and have been constructed in variants, allowing technological advances during construction. We delivered USS Jack H.
We expect our 2025 cash contributions to our qualified defined benefit pension plans to be less than $1 million, all of which we anticipate will be discretionary and which are exclusive of CAS cost recoveries in our contracts. Due to the differences in calculation methodologies, our FAS expense is not necessarily representative of our funding requirements or CAS cost recoveries.
We expect our 2026 cash contributions to our qualified defined benefit pension plans to be approximately $2 million, all of which we anticipate will be discretionary and which are exclusive of CAS cost recoveries in our contracts. Due to the differences in calculation methodologies, our FAS expense is not necessarily representative of our funding requirements or CAS cost recoveries.
Investments in fixed-income 38 Table of Contents securities are generally valued based on market transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities that are generally recognized by institutional traders.
Investments in fixed-income securities are generally valued based on market transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities that are generally recognized by institutional traders.
See Note 16: Employee Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits in Item 8.
See Note 17: Employee Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits in Item 8.
Services include maintenance services on nuclear reactor prototypes. San Antonio class (LPD 17) amphibious transport dock ships Design and build amphibious transport dock ships, which are warships that embark, transport, and land elements of a landing force for a variety of expeditionary warfare missions, and also serve as the secondary aviation platform for Amphibious Readiness Groups.
San Antonio class (LPD 17) amphibious transport dock ships Design and build amphibious transport dock ships, which are warships that embark, transport, and land elements of a landing force for a variety of expeditionary warfare missions, and also serve as the secondary aviation platform for Amphibious Readiness Groups.
The change in cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to $1 billion in proceeds from the issuance of long term debt and lower repayment of long term debt in the current year, which was partially offset by increased repurchases of common stock.
The change in cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to proceeds from the issuance of long term debt in the prior year and higher repayment of long term debt in the current year, partially offset by lower repurchases of common stock.
The net proceeds from these senior notes were expected to be used for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment (which may include repayment of our 3.844% senior notes due 2025 and commercial paper borrowings) and working capital.
The net proceeds from these senior notes were used for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment (which included repayment of our 3.844% senior notes due 2025 and commercial paper borrowings) and working capital.
When analyzing our operating performance, investors should use segment operating income in addition to, and not as an alternative for, operating income or any other performance measure presented in accordance with GAAP. It is a measure we use to evaluate our core operating performance.
Segment operating income is a measure we use to evaluate our core operating performance as it reflects the aggregate performance results of contracts within a segment. When analyzing our operating performance, investors should use segment operating income in addition to, and not as an alternative for, operating income or any other performance measure presented in accordance with GAAP.
Our ability to increase throughput and meet production schedules is directly impacted by labor availability and performance. We monitor labor market conditions and trends and work to mitigate the effects of labor challenges through a variety of measures.
The labor market continues to present challenges for our company, our industry, and the supply chain. Our ability to increase throughput and meet production schedules is directly impacted by labor availability and performance. We monitor labor market conditions and trends and work to mitigate the effects of labor challenges through a variety of measures.
As of December 31, 2024, $11 million in letters of credit were issued but undrawn and $360 million of surety bonds were outstanding.
As of December 31, 2025, $11 million in letters of credit were issued but undrawn and $368 million of surety bonds were outstanding.
We vary our leverage both to optimize our equity return and to pursue acquisitions. We expect to meet our current debt obligations as they come due through internally generated funds from current levels of operations, existing borrowing facilities, and/or through refinancing in the debt markets prior to the maturity dates of our debt.
We expect to meet our current debt obligations as they come due through internally generated funds from current levels of operations, existing borrowing facilities, and/or through refinancing in the debt markets prior to the maturity dates of our debt.
An increase or decrease of 25 basis points in the discount rate and the expected long-term rate of return assumptions would have had the following approximate impacts on pension expense and obligations: ($ in millions) Increase (Decrease) in 2025 Expense Increase (Decrease) in December 31, 2024 Obligations 25 basis point decrease in discount rate $ 3 $ 163 25 basis point increase in discount rate — (156) 25 basis point decrease in expected return on assets 17 25 basis point increase in expected return on assets (17) Assuming an 8.00% expected return on assets assumption, a $50 million pension plan contribution is generally expected to favorably impact the current year expected return on assets by approximately $2 million, depending on the timing of the contribution.
An increase or decrease of 25 basis points in the discount rate and the expected long-term rate of return assumptions would have had the following approximate impacts on pension expense and obligations: ($ in millions) Increase (Decrease) in 2026 Expense Increase (Decrease) in December 31, 2025 Obligations 25 basis point decrease in discount rate $ (1) $ 177 25 basis point increase in discount rate 1 (168) 25 basis point decrease in expected return on assets 18 25 basis point increase in expected return on assets (18) Assuming a 7.90% expected return on assets assumption, a $50 million pension plan contribution is generally expected to favorably impact the current year expected return on assets by approximately $2 million, depending on the timing of the contribution.
For further information on workers’ compensation, see Environmental, Health & Safety in Item 1 and Note 16: Commitments and Contingencies in Item 8.
For further information on workers’ compensation, see Note 16: Commitments and Contingencies in Item 8.
The U.S. and its allies face a global security environment that is impacted by threats from state and non-state actors, including major global powers, as well as terrorist organizations, emerging nuclear tensions, diverse regional security concerns, and political instability.
Geopolitical relationships continue to change, and the U.S. and its allies face a global security environment that includes threats from state and non-state actors, including major global powers, as well as terrorist organizations, emerging nuclear tensions, diverse regional security concerns, and political instability.
Government contracts through the pricing of products and services. FAS prescribes the methodology used to determine retirement related benefit plan expense or income, as well as the liability, for financial reporting purposes. The CAS requirements for these costs and their calculation methodologies differ from FAS.
FAS prescribes the methodology used to determine retirement related benefit plan expense or income, as well as the 33 Table of Contents liability, for financial reporting purposes. The CAS requirements for these costs and their calculation methodologies differ from FAS.
SSBNs are the most secure and survivable of our nation’s nuclear deterrent triad. Columbia class SSBNs will carry approximately 70 percent of the nation’s nuclear arsenal. The Columbia class (SSBN 826) program plan of record is to construct 12 new SSBNs to replace the current aging Ohio class.
Columbia class SSBNs will carry approximately 70 percent of the nation’s nuclear arsenal. The Columbia class (SSBN 826) program plan of record is to construct 12 new SSBNs to replace the current aging Ohio class.
See Note 16: Employee Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits in Item 8. We calculate our retirement related benefit plan costs under both CAS and U.S. GAAP Financial Accounting Standards ("FAS"). The calculations under CAS and FAS require significant judgment. CAS prescribes the determination, allocation, and recovery of retirement related benefit plan costs on U.S.
See Note 17: Employee Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits in Item 8. We calculate our retirement related benefit plan costs under both CAS and GAAP ("FAS"). The calculations under CAS and FAS require significant judgment. CAS prescribes the determination, allocation, and recovery of retirement related benefit plan costs on U.S. Government contracts through the pricing of products and services.
We paid cash dividends totaling $206 million ($5.25 per share), $200 million ($5.02 per share), and $192 million ($4.78 per share) in the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
We paid cash dividends totaling $213 million ($5.43 per share), $206 million ($5.25 per share), and $200 million ($5.02 per share) in the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
In 2024, the actual return on assets was approximately 7.7%, which was less than the expected return assumption of 8.00%. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the weighted average discount rates for our pension and other postretirement benefit plans increased by 70 and 44 basis points, respectively.
In 2025, the actual return on assets was approximately 10.7%, which was more than the expected return assumption of 8.00%. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the weighted average discount rates for our pension and other postretirement benefit plans decreased by 26 and 37 basis points, respectively.
Dollars, are rated Aa or better by nationally recognized statistical rating agencies, have a minimum outstanding issue of $50 million as of the measurement date, and are not convertible or index-linked.
We use only bonds that are denominated in U.S. dollars, are rated Aa or better by nationally recognized statistical rating agencies, have a minimum outstanding issue of $50 million as of the measurement date, and are not convertible or index-linked.
As disclosed in Note 16: Employee Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits in Item 8, net pre-tax unrecognized actuarial gains as of December 31, 2024 were $59 million and unrecognized actuarial losses as of December 31, 2023 were $455 million.
As disclosed in Note 17: Employee Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits in Item 8, net pre-tax unrecognized actuarial gains as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 were $13 million and $59 million, respectively.
Current period state income taxes are charged to contract costs and included in cost of sales and service revenues in segment operating income. Non-current state income tax benefit in 2024 was $24 million, compared to non-current state income tax benefit of $11 million in 2023.
These amounts are recorded within operating income. Current period state income taxes are charged to contract costs and included in cost of sales and service revenues in segment operating income. Non-current state income tax expense in 2025 was $25 million, compared to non-current state income tax benefit of $24 million in 2024.
Accounting Standards Updates See Note 3: Accounting Standards Updates in Item 8 for further information. 39 Table of Contents CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS The following table presents selected financial highlights: Year Ended December 31 2024 over 2023 2023 over 2022 ($ in millions) 2024 2023 2022 Dollars Percent Dollars Percent Sales and service revenues $ 11,535 $ 11,454 $ 10,676 $ 81 1 % $ 778 7 % Cost of product sales and service revenues 10,085 9,808 9,236 277 3 % 572 6 % Income from operating investments, net 49 37 48 12 32 % (11) (23) % Other income and gains, net 9 120 1 (111) (93) % 119 11,900 % General and administrative expenses 973 1,022 924 (49) (5) % 98 11 % Operating income 535 781 565 (246) (31) % 216 38 % Interest expense (95) (95) (102) — — % 7 7 % Non-operating retirement benefit 179 148 276 31 21 % (128) (46) % Other, net 24 19 (20) 5 26 % 39 195 % Federal and foreign income taxes 93 172 140 (79) (46) % 32 23 % Net earnings $ 550 $ 681 $ 579 $ (131) (19) % $ 102 18 % Operating Performance Assessment and Reporting We manage and assess the performance of our business based on our performance on individual contracts and programs using the financial measures referred to below, with consideration given to the Critical Accounting Policies, Estimates, and Judgments referred to in this section.
Accounting Standards Updates See Note 3: Accounting Standards Updates in Item 8 for further information. 36 Table of Contents CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS The following table presents selected financial highlights: Year Ended December 31 2025 over 2024 2024 over 2023 ($ in millions) 2025 2024 2023 Dollars Percent Dollars Percent Sales and service revenues $ 12,484 $ 11,535 $ 11,454 $ 949 8 % $ 81 1 % Cost of product sales and service revenues 10,899 10,085 9,808 814 8 % 277 3 % Income from operating investments, net 46 49 37 (3) (6) % 12 32 % Other income and gains, net 3 9 120 (6) (67) % (111) (93) % General and administrative expenses 977 973 1,022 4 — % (49) (5) % Operating income 657 535 781 122 23 % (246) (31) % Interest expense (105) (95) (95) (10) (11) % — — % Non-operating retirement benefit 190 179 148 11 6 % 31 21 % Other, net 35 24 19 11 46 % 5 26 % Federal and foreign income taxes 172 93 172 79 85 % (79) (46) % Net earnings $ 605 $ 550 $ 681 $ 55 10 % $ (131) (19) % Operating Performance Assessment and Reporting We manage and assess the performance of our business based on our performance on individual contracts and programs using the financial measures referred to below, with consideration given to the Critical Accounting Policies, Estimates, and Judgments referred to in this section.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, our effective tax rate differed from the federal statutory corporate income tax rate of 21% primarily due to research and development tax credits for the current and prior periods.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, our effective tax rate differed from the federal statutory corporate income tax rate of 21% primarily due to a reduction in the estimated research and development tax credits for the prior period recorded in the current period.
Revenue Recognition Most of our revenues are derived from long-term contracts for the production of goods and services provided to the U.S. Government, which are generally accounted for by recognizing revenues over time using a cost-to-cost measure of progress.
See Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in Item 8 for further information. Revenue Recognition Most of our revenues are derived from long-term contracts for the production of goods and services provided to the U.S. Government, which are generally accounted for by recognizing revenues over time using a cost-to-cost measure of progress.
Benefit payments are not only contingent on the terms of a plan but also on the underlying participant demographics, including current age and assumed mortality. We use only bonds that are denominated in U.S.
Benefit payments are not only contingent on the terms of a plan but also on the underlying participant demographics, including current age and assumed mortality.
See Note 12: Debt, Note 14: Leases, 51 Table of Contents Note 16: Employee Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Note 11: Income Taxes, and Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in Item 8 for information about those obligations.
See Note 13: Debt, Note 15: Leases, Note 17: Employee Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Note 12: Income Taxes, Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 16: Commitments and Contingencies in Item 8 for information about those obligations.
The decrease in our effective tax rate for 2024 was primarily attributable to current and prior period research and development tax credits recorded in 2024.
The increase in our effective tax rate for 2025 was primarily attributable to a reduction in the estimated research and development tax credits for the prior period recorded in the current period.
The contributions to our qualified defined benefit pension plans are affected by a number of factors, including published IRS interest rates, the actual return on plan assets, actuarial assumptions, and demographic experience.
The contributions to our qualified defined benefit pension plans are affected by a number of factors, including published Internal Revenue Service 47 Table of Contents ("IRS") interest rates, the actual return on plan assets, actuarial assumptions, and demographic experience. These factors and our resulting contributions also impact the funded status of the plans.
The following table reconciles net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow: Year Ended December 31 ($ in millions) 2024 2023 2022 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 393 $ 970 $ 766 Less capital expenditures: Capital expenditure additions (367) (292) (284) Grant proceeds for capital expenditures 14 14 12 Free cash flow $ 40 $ 692 $ 494 Free cash flow in 2024 decreased $652 million from 2023, primarily due to an unfavorable change in trade working capital driven by the timing of billings across programs, lower earnings, and higher capital expenditures, which was partially offset by lower payments for income taxes.
The following table reconciles net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow: Year Ended December 31 ($ in millions) 2025 2024 2023 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 1,196 $ 393 $ 970 Less capital expenditures: Capital expenditure additions (402) (367) (292) Grant proceeds for capital expenditures 6 14 14 Free cash flow $ 800 $ 40 $ 692 Free cash flow in 2025 increased $760 million from 2024, primarily due to a favorable change in trade working capital driven by the timing of billings across programs, lower cash paid for income taxes, and higher earnings, partially offset by higher capital expenditures.
These factors and our resulting contributions also impact the funded status of the plans. 50 Table of Contents We made the following minimum and discretionary contributions to our pension and other postretirement benefit plans in the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022: Year Ended December 31 ($ in millions) 2024 2023 2022 Pension plans Discretionary Qualified $ — $ — $ — Non-qualified 11 12 10 Other benefit plans 36 32 31 Total contributions $ 47 $ 44 $ 41 As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, our qualified pension plans were funded 125% and 114%, respectively on a FAS basis.
We made the following minimum and discretionary contributions to our pension and other postretirement benefit plans in the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023: Year Ended December 31 ($ in millions) 2025 2024 2023 Pension plans Discretionary Qualified $ — $ — $ — Non-qualified 14 11 12 Other benefit plans 40 36 32 Total contributions $ 54 $ 47 $ 44 As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, our qualified pension plans were funded 126% and 125%, respectively on a FAS basis.
We are currently constructing Harrisburg (LPD 30), Pittsburgh (LPD 31), and Philadelphia (LPD 32). Virginia class (SSN 774) fast attack submarines Construct attack submarines as the principal subcontractor to Electric Boat.
We are currently constructing Harrisburg (LPD 30), Pittsburgh (LPD 31), and Philadelphia (LPD 32). Virginia class (SSN 774) fast attack submarines Construct attack submarines as part of a teaming agreement with Electric Boat.
The favorable change was primarily driven by higher interest rates under FAS. We expect the FAS/CAS Adjustment in 2025 to be a net benefit of approximately $148 million (($100) million FAS and $48 million CAS), primarily driven by higher discount rates under FAS.
The favorable change was primarily driven by higher interest rates under FAS. We expect the FAS/CAS Adjustment in 2026 to be a net benefit of approximately $169 million (($123) million FAS and $46 million CAS), primarily driven by higher 2025 returns on plan assets.
The components of the Operating FAS/CAS Adjustment were as follows: Year Ended December 31 2024 over 2023 2023 over 2022 ($ in millions) 2024 2023 2022 Dollars Percent Dollars Percent FAS benefit (expense) $ 64 $ 30 $ 86 $ 34 113 % $ (56) (65) % CAS cost 53 46 45 7 15 % 1 2 % FAS/CAS Adjustment 117 76 131 41 54 % (55) (42) % Non-operating retirement benefit (179) (148) (276) (31) (21) % 128 46 % Operating FAS/CAS Adjustment (expense) benefit $ (62) $ (72) $ (145) $ 10 14 % $ 73 50 % The Operating FAS/CAS Adjustment in 2024 was a net expense of $62 million, compared to a net expense of $72 million in 2023.
The components of the Operating FAS/CAS Adjustment were as follows: Year Ended December 31 2025 over 2024 2024 over 2023 ($ in millions) 2025 2024 2023 Dollars Percent Dollars Percent FAS benefit $ 100 $ 64 $ 30 $ 36 56 % $ 34 113 % CAS cost 55 53 46 2 4 % 7 15 % FAS/CAS Adjustment 155 117 76 38 32 % 41 54 % Non-operating retirement benefit (190) (179) (148) (11) (6) % (31) (21) % Operating FAS/CAS Adjustment expense $ (35) $ (62) $ (72) $ 27 44 % $ 10 14 % The Operating FAS/CAS Adjustment in 2025 was a net expense of $35 million, compared to a net expense of $62 million in 2024.
The increase in actuarial gains in 2024 was primarily driven by higher discount rates used to determine benefit obligations of $500 million and amortization of previously unrecognized actuarial losses of $5 million, which were offset by lower than expected asset returns of $24 million.
The decrease in actuarial gains in 2025 was primarily driven by lower discount rates used to determine benefit obligations of $181 million, amortization of previously unrecognized actuarial losses of $11 million, offset by higher than expected asset returns of $187 million.
The following table reconciles operating income to segment operating income: Year Ended December 31 2024 over 2023 2023 over 2022 ($ in millions) 2024 2023 2022 Dollars Percent Dollars Percent Operating income $ 535 $ 781 $ 565 $ (246) (31) % $ 216 38 % Operating FAS/CAS Adjustment 62 72 145 (10) (14) % (73) (50) % Non-current state income taxes (24) (11) 2 (13) (118) % (13) (650) % Segment operating income $ 573 $ 842 $ 712 $ (269) (32) % $ 130 18 % 41 Table of Contents FAS/CAS Adjustment and Operating FAS/CAS Adjustment The FAS/CAS Adjustment reflects the difference between expenses for pension and other postretirement benefits determined in accordance with GAAP and the expenses for these items included in segment operating income in accordance with CAS.
The following table reconciles operating income to segment operating income: Year Ended December 31 2025 over 2024 2024 over 2023 ($ in millions) 2025 2024 2023 Dollars Percent Dollars Percent Operating income $ 657 $ 535 $ 781 $ 122 23 % $ (246) (31) % Operating FAS/CAS Adjustment 35 62 72 (27) (44) % (10) (14) % Non-current state income taxes 25 (24) (11) 49 204 % (13) (118) % Segment operating income $ 717 $ 573 $ 842 $ 144 25 % $ (269) (32) % FAS/CAS Adjustment and Operating FAS/CAS Adjustment The FAS/CAS Adjustment reflects the difference between expenses for pension and other postretirement benefits determined in accordance with FAS and the expenses for these items included in segment operating income in accordance with CAS.
The following table summarizes key components of cash flow provided by operating activities: Year Ended December 31 2024 over 2023 2023 over 2022 ($ in millions) 2024 2023 2022 Dollars Percent Dollars Percent Net earnings $ 550 $ 681 $ 579 $ (131) (19) % $ 102 18 % Depreciation and amortization of purchased intangible assets 326 347 358 (21) (6) % (11) (3) % Other non-cash transactions, net 10 29 15 (19) (66) % 14 93 % Stock-based compensation 23 34 36 (11) (32) % (2) (6) % Deferred income taxes (122) (113) 2 (9) (8) % (115) (5,750) % Loss (gain) on investments in marketable securities (22) (23) 25 1 4 % (48) (192) % Retiree benefits (112) (75) (127) (37) (49) % 52 41 % Trade working capital decrease (increase) (260) 90 (122) (350) (389) % 212 174 % Net cash provided by operating activities $ 393 $ 970 $ 766 $ (577) (59) % $ 204 27 % We have historically maintained a capital structure comprised of a mix of equity and debt financing.
The following table summarizes key components of net cash provided by operating activities: Year Ended December 31 2025 over 2024 2024 over 2023 ($ in millions) 2025 2024 2023 Dollars Percent Dollars Percent Net earnings $ 605 $ 550 $ 681 $ 55 10 % $ (131) (19) % Depreciation and amortization of purchased intangibles 329 326 347 3 1 % (21) (6) % Stock-based compensation 54 23 34 31 135 % (11) (32) % Deferred income taxes 203 (122) (113) 325 266 % (9) (8) % Gain on investments in marketable securities (34) (22) (23) (12) (55) % 1 4 % Other non-cash transactions, net 23 10 29 13 130 % (19) (66) % Retiree benefits (154) (112) (75) (42) (38) % (37) (49) % Trade working capital decrease (increase) 170 (260) 90 430 165 % (350) (389) % Net cash provided by operating activities $ 1,196 $ 393 $ 970 $ 803 204 % $ (577) (59) % We have historically maintained a capital structure comprised of a mix of equity and debt financing.
We expect the Operating FAS/CAS Adjustment in 2025 to be a net expense of approximately $43 million ($91 million FAS and $48 million CAS), primarily driven by higher interest rates under FAS.
We expect the Operating FAS/CAS Adjustment in 2026 to be a net expense of approximately $44 million ($90 million FAS and $46 million CAS), primarily driven by lower interest rates.
Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123), and USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) in 2021, 2022, and 2023, respectively. We have contracts to construct the following Arleigh Burke class (DDG 51) destroyers: Ted Stevens (DDG 128), Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), George M. Neal (DDG 131), Sam Nunn (DDG 133), Thad Cochran (DDG 135), John F.
Lucas (DDG 125) and USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) in 2023 and 2025, respectively. We have contracts to construct the following Arleigh Burke class (DDG 51) destroyers: Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), George M. Neal (DDG 131), Sam Nunn (DDG 133), Thad Cochran (DDG 135), John F. Lehman (DDG 137), Telesforo Trinidad (DDG 139), Ernest E. Evans (DDG 141), Charles J.
The favorable change in non-current state income taxes was driven by a decrease in deferred state income tax expense, primarily attributable to the reduction in the blended state income tax rate applied to our deferred tax balances.
The unfavorable change in non-current state income taxes was driven by an increase in deferred state income tax expense, primarily attributable to a change in net capitalized research and development expenditures and an increase in the blended state income tax rate applied to our deferred tax balances.
SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS Basis of Presentation Our discussion of business segment performance focuses on sales and service revenues and operating income, consistent with our approach for managing our business.
SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS Basis of Presentation Our discussion of business segment performance focuses on sales and service revenues and operating income, consistent with our approach for managing our business. We are aligned into three reportable segments: Ingalls, Newport News, and Mission Technologies.
Our purchase obligations as of December 31, 2024, were approximately $5,794 million, with approximately $2,708 million expected to be paid in 2025 and $3,086 million thereafter.
Our purchase obligations as of December 31, 2025, were approximately $7,063 million, with approximately $3,442 million expected to be paid in 2026 and $3,621 million thereafter.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we repurchased 607,841 shares at an aggregate cost of $163 million, including $1 million of accrued excise tax. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we repurchased 337,007 and 244,561 shares, respectively, at aggregate costs of $75 million and $52 million, respectively.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company did not repurchase any shares. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company repurchased 607,841 shares at an aggregate cost of $163 million, including $1 million of accrued excise tax. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company repurchased 337,007 shares at an aggregate cost of $75 million.
We expect cash generated from operations in 2025, in combination with our current cash and cash equivalents, as well as existing borrowing facilities, to be sufficient to service debt and retiree benefit plans, meet contractual obligations, and fund capital expenditures for at least the next 12 calendar months beginning January 1, 2025 and beyond such 12-month period based on our current business plans.
The favorable change in operating cash flow was primarily due to a favorable change in trade working capital driven by the timing of billings across programs, lower cash paid for income taxes, and higher earnings. 46 Table of Contents We expect cash generated from operations in 2026, in combination with our current cash and cash equivalents, as well as existing borrowing facilities, to be sufficient to service debt and retiree benefit plans, meet contractual obligations, and fund capital expenditures for at least the next 12 calendar months beginning January 1, 2026 and beyond such 12-month period based on our current business plans.
Service Revenues and Segment Cost of Service Revenues Service revenues in 2024 increased $281 million, or 7%, from 2023, primarily as a result of higher volumes at Mission Technologies in CEW&S and C5ISR. Cost of service revenues in 2024 increased $245 million, or 7%, compared to 2023, consistent with the higher service volumes described above.
Cost of service revenues in 2025 increased $237 million, or 7%, compared to 2024, primarily due to the changes in service volumes described above. Service revenues in 2024 increased $281 million, or 7%, from 2023, primarily as a result of higher volumes at Mission Technologies in All-Domain Operations and Warfare Systems.
Coast Guard's National Security Cutters ("NSCs"), the largest and most technically advanced class of cutter in the U.S. Coast Guard. The NSC is equipped to carry out maritime homeland security, maritime safety, protection of natural resources, maritime mobility, and national defense missions. There were 11 ships planned for this program, of which the first ten ships have been delivered.
The NSC is equipped to carry out maritime homeland security, maritime safety, protection of natural resources, maritime mobility, and national defense missions. There were initially 11 ships for this program, of which the first ten ships have been delivered. In 2025, we reached agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard to terminate production and delivery of the 11th and final ship.
The differences in asset returns resulted in an actuarial loss of $24 million, and the differences in discount rates resulted in an actuarial gain of $500 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The difference in asset returns resulted in an actuarial gain of $187 million, and the discount rate changes resulted in an actuarial loss of $181 million for the year ended December 31, 2025.