HII Delivers Initial Lionfish SUUVs to U.S. Navy Under Multi-Year Program
HII (NYSE: HII) has delivered the first two Lionfish small uncrewed undersea vehicles (SUUVs) to the U.S. Navy, marking a significant milestone in a program that could expand to 200 vehicles with a potential value exceeding $347 million.
The Lionfish, based on HII's REMUS 300 platform, is the first cyber-compliant uncrewed underwater vehicle, designed for multi-mission capabilities including mine countermeasures, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, anti-submarine warfare, and electronic warfare. The program represents the Navy's first transition from an other transaction prototype to full-scale production.
Production is ongoing at HII's Uncrewed Systems facility in Pocasset. The REMUS platform has demonstrated success with over 700 vehicles sold to more than 30 countries, including 14 NATO members, with over 90% of units delivered in the past 23 years still in service.
HII (NYSE: HII) ha consegnato i primi due veicoli sottomarini senza equipaggio di piccole dimensioni Lionfish (SUUV) alla Marina degli Stati Uniti, segnando un traguardo significativo in un programma che potrebbe espandersi a 200 veicoli con un valore potenziale superiore a 347 milioni di dollari.
Il Lionfish, basato sulla piattaforma REMUS 300 di HII, è il primo veicolo sottomarino senza equipaggio conforme ai requisiti informatici, progettato per capacità multi-missione che includono contromisure mine, intelligence, sorveglianza, ricognizione, guerra antisom e guerra elettronica. Il programma rappresenta la prima transizione della Marina da un prototipo di transazione diversa alla produzione su larga scala.
La produzione è in corso presso l'impianto di Sistemi senza equipaggio di HII a Pocasset. La piattaforma REMUS ha dimostrato successo con oltre 700 veicoli venduti a più di 30 paesi, inclusi 14 membri della NATO, con oltre il 90% delle unità consegnate negli ultimi 23 anni ancora in servizio.
HII (NYSE: HII) ha entregado los primeros dos vehículos submarinos no tripulados de pequeñas dimensiones Lionfish (SUUV) a la Marina de los Estados Unidos, marcando un hito significativo en un programa que podría expandirse a 200 vehículos con un valor potencial superior a 347 millones de dólares.
El Lionfish, basado en la plataforma REMUS 300 de HII, es el primer vehículo submarino no tripulado compatible con ciberseguridad, diseñado para capacidades de múltiples misiones que incluyen contramedidas de minas, inteligencia, vigilancia, reconocimiento, guerra antisubmarina y guerra electrónica. El programa representa la primera transición de la Marina de un prototipo de transacción diferente a la producción a gran escala.
La producción está en curso en la instalación de Sistemas No Tripulados de HII en Pocasset. La plataforma REMUS ha demostrado éxito con más de 700 vehículos vendidos a más de 30 países, incluidos 14 miembros de la OTAN, con más del 90% de las unidades entregadas en los últimos 23 años todavía en servicio.
HII (NYSE: HII)는 미국 해군에 첫 번째 Lionfish 소형 무인 수중 차량(SUUV) 두 대를 인도하여 200대까지 확장될 수 있는 프로그램의 중요한 이정표를 세웠으며, 잠재적 가치는 3억 4천 7백만 달러를 초과합니다.
HII의 REMUS 300 플랫폼을 기반으로 한 Lionfish는 사이버 보안 요구 사항을 충족하는 최초의 무인 수중 차량으로, 기뢰 대응, 정보 수집, 감시, 정찰, 잠수함 전쟁 및 전자 전쟁을 포함한 다중 임무 능력을 위해 설계되었습니다. 이 프로그램은 해군이 다른 거래 프로토타입에서 대규모 생산으로 전환하는 첫 번째 사례를 나타냅니다.
생산은 HII의 무인 시스템 시설이 있는 포카셋에서 진행 중입니다. REMUS 플랫폼은 30개국 이상에 700대 이상의 차량이 판매된 성공 사례를 보여주며, 이 중 14개 NATO 회원국을 포함하여 지난 23년 동안 인도된 90% 이상의 유닛이 여전히 서비스 중입니다.
HII (NYSE: HII) a livré les deux premiers véhicules sous-marins sans équipage de petite taille Lionfish (SUUV) à la Marine américaine, marquant une étape importante dans un programme qui pourrait s'étendre à 200 véhicules avec une valeur potentielle dépassant 347 millions de dollars.
Le Lionfish, basé sur la plateforme REMUS 300 de HII, est le premier véhicule sous-marin sans équipage conforme aux normes de cybersécurité, conçu pour des capacités multi-missions incluant les contre-mesures de mines, le renseignement, la surveillance, la reconnaissance, la guerre anti-sous-marine et la guerre électronique. Le programme représente la première transition de la Marine d'un prototype de transaction différent à une production à grande échelle.
La production est en cours dans l'installation de systèmes sans équipage de HII à Pocasset. La plateforme REMUS a démontré son succès avec plus de 700 véhicules vendus à plus de 30 pays, dont 14 membres de l'OTAN, avec plus de 90 % des unités livrées au cours des 23 dernières années toujours en service.
HII (NYSE: HII) hat die ersten beiden kleinen unbemannten Unterwasserfahrzeuge (SUUV) vom Typ Lionfish an die US Navy geliefert, was einen bedeutenden Meilenstein in einem Programm darstellt, das auf 200 Fahrzeuge ausgeweitet werden könnte, mit einem potenziellen Wert von über 347 Millionen Dollar.
Der Lionfish, basierend auf der REMUS 300 Plattform von HII, ist das erste cyber-konforme unbemannte Unterwasserfahrzeug, das für Multi-Missionsfähigkeiten wie Minenabwehr, Aufklärung, Überwachung, Aufklärung, U-Boot-Kriegsführung und elektronische Kriegsführung konzipiert wurde. Das Programm stellt den ersten Übergang der Navy von einem anderen Transaktionsprototyp zu einer Serienproduktion dar.
Die Produktion läuft in der Uncrewed Systems-Einrichtung von HII in Pocasset. Die REMUS-Plattform hat mit über 700 verkauften Fahrzeugen an mehr als 30 Länder, darunter 14 NATO-Mitglieder, Erfolge vorzuweisen, wobei über 90 % der in den letzten 23 Jahren gelieferten Einheiten weiterhin im Einsatz sind.
- Potential contract value exceeding $347 million for up to 200 vehicles
- First-mover advantage as the only cyber-compliant uncrewed underwater vehicle
- Strong market presence with 700+ REMUS vehicles sold to 30+ countries
- 90% of REMUS units delivered in past 23 years remain in service, demonstrating product durability
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HII's delivery of the first Lionfish SUUVs represents a significant technological achievement in the evolving unmanned underwater systems domain. The system's designation as the first and only cyber-compliant uncrewed underwater vehicle creates a meaningful competitive advantage in today's security-conscious defense environment.
The Lionfish's multi-mission capability across mine countermeasures, ISR, anti-submarine and electronic warfare delivers exceptional operational flexibility. What's particularly noteworthy is the platform's open architecture design, which enables rapid payload integration and mission-specific configurations – crucial for maintaining battlefield relevance against evolving threats.
The Navy's selection for full-scale production validates the technical maturity of the REMUS platform. The 90% service retention rate of previously delivered systems over 23 years demonstrates exceptional reliability and durability in the harsh maritime environment, translating to lower total ownership costs for the Navy.
This delivery establishes HII as the benchmark in military SUUV technology, with the potential 200-vehicle program providing standardization benefits across naval operations. The Virginia-class submarine integration capability further enhances the strategic value proposition by extending mission range while reducing detection risk and personnel exposure.
HII's Lionfish SUUV delivery demonstrates successful execution on a contract with substantial financial upside. The potential
The transition from prototype to production is particularly valuable, as it validates HII's ability to navigate the complex defense procurement process. The established production line at Pocasset positions HII for efficient delivery of the remaining units, with potential for improved margins as production scales.
The extensive international customer base (700+ units to 30+ countries) demonstrates global market acceptance and diversification beyond U.S. defense budgets. The
This program establishes a foundation for recurring revenue through both U.S. and international channels. HII's position as the sole provider of cyber-compliant UUVs creates a competitive moat in a security-focused procurement environment, potentially leading to premium pricing power and follow-on contract opportunities as naval forces increasingly adopt autonomous underwater systems.
POCASSET, Mass., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced the delivery of first two Lionfish small uncrewed undersea vehicles (SUUVs) to the U.S. Navy under a program that could scale to 200 vehicles, with a contract value exceeding
Lionfish is based on HII’s REMUS 300 platform, a modular, open-architecture SUUV engineered for multi-mission adaptability and the program was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Navy and Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), to accelerate the adoption of dual-use commercial technologies into U.S. Department of Defense programs.
The program has been recognized as the U.S. Navy’s first transition from an other transaction prototype to full-scale production. The Lionfish SUUV is the first, and only, cyber-compliant uncrewed underwater vehicle.
“This delivery represents a key milestone in the Lionfish program,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of Mission Technologies’ Uncrewed Systems business group. “The success and on-time delivery of Lionfish is the product of close collaboration between the government and industry team that will put a critical mine hunting capability in the hands of sailors and marines in an operationally relevant time frame.”
HII was awarded the U.S. Navy’s Lionfish system program contract in 2023, and production of the Lionfish is underway at HII’s Uncrewed Systems facility in Pocasset.
Photos accompanying this release are available at: http://hii.com/news/hii-delivers-initial-lionfish-suuvs-to-u-s-navy-under-multi-year-program/.
The U.S. Navy’s selection of REMUS 300 underscores confidence in the REMUS’s field-proven performance and its adaptability to dynamic mission profiles. Lionfish is designed to address critical undersea warfare needs, including mine countermeasures, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), anti-submarine warfare, and electronic warfare.
The REMUS UUV family delivers critical advantages across modern naval operations and the autonomous systems have been proven to operate independently or in conjunction with crewed platforms — such as Virginia-class nuclear submarines — to extend mission range, reduce detection risk, and limit personnel exposure.
The REMUS open-architecture design allows rapid payload integration, enabling mission-specific configurations and future tech insertions — key factors in maintaining operational relevance and cost efficiency over time.
To date, HII has sold more than 700 REMUS vehicles to over 30 countries, including 14 NATO members. Notably, over
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:
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