April 29, 2025 – Tampa, FL — Tampa Brass & Aluminum (TBA), a trusted name in precision metal manufacturing, proudly announces a major milestone in its mission to support the U.S. defense and shipbuilding sectors. In under six weeks, TBA successfully completed the rigorous audit process and received formal HII approval for two critical Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures: Visual Testing (VT) and Radiographic Testing (RT). These HII approvals bolster TBA’s ability to deliver mission-critical components for the Columbia-class and Virginia-class submarine programs

HII NDT Approvals Mark Strategic Leap in Naval Manufacturing Readiness

The approvals, now fully active as of April 28, 2025, were granted in accordance with some of the industry’s most stringent standards:

• S9074-AR-GIB-010/278 Change A
• T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 Rev 0 ACN 1
• MIL-STD-2035A(SH)

This achievement underscores TBA’s technical excellence, meticulous quality control, and its unwavering commitment to serving the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense with precision and reliability.

HII-Approved NDT Procedures at Tampa Brass

The newly approved procedures include:

• Visual Testing (VT): NAV-NDT-VT Rev. 0
• Radiographic Testing (RT): NAV-NDT-RT Rev. 1

These NDT capabilities ensure that TBA can perform highly accurate inspections to detect material defects that could compromise performance or safety in underwater and naval environments.

Supporting Submarine-Class Components with Confidence

Through these certifications, TBA is now positioned to: 

• Deliver compliant and high-precision NDT services for Columbia- and Virginia-class submarine components
• Enhance quality assurance confidence among military shipbuilders and defense partners
• Strengthen operational readiness across the U.S. Navy’s undersea warfare programs

Driving Excellence in Defense Manufacturing

“These approvals reflect the tremendous dedication of our quality assurance and engineering teams,” said Aubrey Greene, President of Tampa Brass & Aluminum. “We’re proud to expand our role in supporting the Navy’s most critical programs with the highest standards of inspection and testing.”

TBA continues to invest in advanced capabilities and certifications that align with its long-term vision of becoming a premier partner in the defense industrial base.

For more details on TBA’s NDT services and defense manufacturing solutions, visit www.TampaBrass.com or contact [email protected].