Executives from Samsung Heavy Industries and General Dynamics NASSCO met at the Geoje shipyard on 15 April 2026 to discuss practical cooperation measures between the two companies, including the U.S. Navy’s Next Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS) project.

The meeting was attended by senior officials from both sides, including Sung-an Choi, Vice Chairman of Samsung Heavy Industries, David J. Carver, President of General Dynamics NASSCO, and Brett Hershman, Director of Business Development and Government Relations. The talks focused on ways to expand cooperation beyond the current project scope.

According to Samsung Heavy Industries, the visit reflected the two companies’ intention to broaden collaboration from ship design to automation technology, while supporting the successful execution of the NGLS project. During the visit, executives from General Dynamics NASSCO said they expect Samsung Heavy Industries’ advanced technology capabilities to contribute to the NGLS design study and possible future construction.