HII Tops 700 REMUS Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles Sold, Strengthening America’s Undersea Advantage
HII (NYSE: HII) has achieved a significant milestone by selling over 700 REMUS uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) globally, reinforcing its position as the world's largest producer. The REMUS platform, deployed in over 30 countries including 14 NATO members, demonstrates remarkable durability with over 90% of vehicles delivered in the past 23 years still operational.
HII is currently manufacturing small uncrewed undersea vehicles (SUUVs) for the U.S. Navy's Lionfish System program, a contract potentially valued at over $347 million for up to 200 vehicles over five years. The REMUS 300 was selected as the U.S. Navy's next-generation SUUV in early 2022.
These autonomous systems support critical naval operations including intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, mine countermeasures, and anti-submarine warfare. REMUS UUVs have been actively deployed in various environments, from mine clearance in the Persian Gulf to NATO exercises in the North Sea and undersea surveillance in the Indo-Pacific.
HII (NYSE: HII) ha raggiunto un traguardo significativo vendendo oltre 700 veicoli sottomarini senza equipaggio REMUS (UUV) a livello globale, rafforzando la sua posizione di maggiore produttore al mondo. La piattaforma REMUS, impiegata in oltre 30 paesi, inclusi 14 membri della NATO, dimostra una notevole durata, con oltre il 90% dei veicoli consegnati negli ultimi 23 anni ancora operativi.
Attualmente, HII sta producendo piccoli veicoli sottomarini senza equipaggio (SUUV) per il programma Lionfish System della Marina degli Stati Uniti, un contratto potenzialmente valutato oltre $347 milioni per un massimo di 200 veicoli in cinque anni. Il REMUS 300 è stato selezionato come il SUUV di nuova generazione della Marina degli Stati Uniti all'inizio del 2022.
Questi sistemi autonomi supportano operazioni navali critiche, tra cui intelligence, sorveglianza, ricognizione, contro-mina e guerra anti-sottomarino. I veicoli UUV REMUS sono stati attivamente impiegati in vari ambienti, dalla bonifica di mine nel Golfo Persico a esercitazioni NATO nel Mare del Nord e sorveglianza sottomarina nell'Indo-Pacifico.
HII (NYSE: HII) ha alcanzado un hito significativo al vender más de 700 vehículos submarinos no tripulados REMUS (UUV) a nivel mundial, reforzando su posición como el mayor productor del mundo. La plataforma REMUS, desplegada en más de 30 países, incluidos 14 miembros de la OTAN, demuestra una durabilidad notable, con más del 90% de los vehículos entregados en los últimos 23 años aún operativos.
Actualmente, HII está fabricando pequeños vehículos submarinos no tripulados (SUUV) para el programa Lionfish System de la Marina de los EE. UU., un contrato potencialmente valorado en más de $347 millones para hasta 200 vehículos en cinco años. El REMUS 300 fue seleccionado como el SUUV de nueva generación de la Marina de los EE. UU. a principios de 2022.
Estos sistemas autónomos apoyan operaciones navales críticas, incluyendo inteligencia, vigilancia, reconocimiento, contramedidas de minas y guerra antisubmarina. Los UUV REMUS se han desplegado activamente en diversos entornos, desde la limpieza de minas en el Golfo Pérsico hasta ejercicios de la OTAN en el Mar del Norte y vigilancia submarina en el Indo-Pacífico.
HII (NYSE: HII)는 전 세계적으로 700대 이상의 REMUS 무인 수중 차량(UUV)을 판매하여 중요한 이정표를 달성하며 세계 최대 생산자로서의 입지를 강화했습니다. REMUS 플랫폼은 14개 NATO 회원국을 포함한 30개국 이상에서 배치되었으며, 지난 23년 동안 인도된 차량의 90% 이상이 여전히 작동 중이라는 뛰어난 내구성을 보여줍니다.
현재 HII는 미국 해군의 Lionfish System 프로그램을 위해 소형 무인 수중 차량(SUUV)을 제조하고 있으며, 이 계약은 최대 200대의 차량에 대해 5년 동안 3억 4,700만 달러 이상의 가치가 있을 것으로 예상됩니다. REMUS 300은 2022년 초 미국 해군의 차세대 SUUV로 선정되었습니다.
이러한 자율 시스템은 정보 수집, 감시, 정찰, 기뢰 대응 및 잠수함 전쟁 등 중요한 해군 작전을 지원합니다. REMUS UUV는 페르시아만의 기뢰 제거에서 NATO의 북해 훈련, 인도-태평양 지역의 수중 감시까지 다양한 환경에서 적극적으로 배치되었습니다.
HII (NYSE: HII) a atteint un jalon significatif en vendant plus de 700 véhicules sous-marins sans pilote REMUS (UUV) à l'échelle mondiale, renforçant ainsi sa position de plus grand producteur au monde. La plateforme REMUS, déployée dans plus de 30 pays, dont 14 membres de l'OTAN, démontre une durabilité remarquable, avec plus de 90 % des véhicules livrés au cours des 23 dernières années toujours opérationnels.
Actuellement, HII fabrique de petits véhicules sous-marins sans pilote (SUUV) pour le programme Lionfish System de la Marine américaine, un contrat potentiellement évalué à plus de 347 millions de dollars pour jusqu'à 200 véhicules sur cinq ans. Le REMUS 300 a été sélectionné comme le SUUV de nouvelle génération de la Marine américaine au début de 2022.
Ces systèmes autonomes soutiennent des opérations navales critiques, y compris le renseignement, la surveillance, la reconnaissance, les contre-mesures de mines et la guerre anti-sous-marine. Les UUV REMUS ont été déployés activement dans divers environnements, de l'élimination de mines dans le Golfe Persique aux exercices de l'OTAN en mer du Nord et à la surveillance sous-marine dans l'Indo-Pacifique.
HII (NYSE: HII) hat einen bedeutenden Meilenstein erreicht, indem über 700 unbemannte Unterwasserfahrzeuge REMUS (UUV) weltweit verkauft wurden, was seine Position als größter Hersteller der Welt stärkt. Die REMUS-Plattform, die in über 30 Ländern, darunter 14 NATO-Mitglieder, eingesetzt wird, zeigt eine bemerkenswerte Haltbarkeit, da über 90 % der in den letzten 23 Jahren gelieferten Fahrzeuge weiterhin betriebsfähig sind.
Derzeit stellt HII kleine unbemannte Unterwasserfahrzeuge (SUUV) für das Lionfish System Programm der US Navy her, ein Vertrag, der potenziell über 347 Millionen US-Dollar für bis zu 200 Fahrzeuge über fünf Jahre wert sein könnte. Der REMUS 300 wurde Anfang 2022 als nächstes SUUV der US Navy ausgewählt.
Diese autonomen Systeme unterstützen kritische Marineoperationen, darunter Aufklärung, Überwachung, Aufklärung, Minenabwehr und U-Boot-Kriegsführung. REMUS UUVs wurden aktiv in verschiedenen Umgebungen eingesetzt, von der Minenräumung im Persischen Golf über NATO-Übungen in der Nordsee bis hin zur Unterwassersurveillance im Indo-Pazifik.
- Secured major U.S. Navy contract worth $347 million for Lionfish System program
- 90% operational rate for vehicles delivered over 23 years shows exceptional product reliability
- Strong market position with 700+ units sold across 30 countries
- Selected as U.S. Navy's official next-generation SUUV platform
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Insights
The milestone of 700+ REMUS UUVs sold represents significant market penetration in the naval autonomous systems sector. What's particularly impressive is the
The selection of REMUS 300 as the U.S. Navy's Lionfish platform signals strong alignment with evolving naval doctrine emphasizing distributed operations and manned-unmanned teaming. This capability to operate alongside Virginia-class submarines provides force multiplication while reducing human risk exposure.
HII's modular architecture enables rapid mission reconfiguration across mine countermeasures, ISR, and anti-submarine warfare domains. This adaptability is evidenced by deployments spanning from the Persian Gulf to above the Arctic Circle.
The global footprint across 30+ countries including 14 NATO members demonstrates interoperability compatibility and international confidence in the platform's capabilities. Defense ministries typically conduct extensive evaluation before adopting autonomous systems, making this penetration particularly noteworthy.
The modular manufacturing methods at Pocasset position HII to meet accelerating demand as naval warfare increasingly shifts toward distributed autonomous systems for contested environments.
HII's dominance in the naval autonomous systems market is reinforced by this sales milestone, with the
Beyond the immediate contract value, the
HII's manufacturing approach at Pocasset emphasizes modularity and scalability - production methodologies that typically enhance margins through standardization while maintaining customization capabilities for specific mission requirements.
The company's expansion beyond traditional shipbuilding into autonomous systems demonstrates successful portfolio diversification into higher-margin defense technology segments. The international customer base across 30+ countries provides geographic revenue diversification, reducing dependency on U.S. defense appropriation cycles.
The REMUS platform's proven operational history across multiple naval theaters strengthens HII's competitive moat in the undersea domain, establishing high barriers to entry for competitors. This milestone reinforces HII's strategic positioning in naval technology beyond their core shipbuilding business.
MCLEAN, Va., March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII), America’s largest shipbuilder and all-domain technologies and solutions provider, has sold more than 700 REMUS uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) to customers globally, delivering the undersea advantage and expanding HII’s lead as the world’s largest producer.
“HII’s investment in advanced undersea autonomy is yielding promising returns, most notably in demonstrating to our customers how this technology can be integrated to support their evolving and critical mission needs,” HII President and CEO Chris Kastner said. “From mine countermeasures to anti-submarine warfare, REMUS continues to safeguard strategic waterways and enhance maritime security for the U.S. and its allies. The platform’s longevity and adaptability reflect HII’s dedication to providing reliable, cutting-edge solutions for global partners.”
The REMUS UUV family delivers critical advantages across modern naval operations, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, and electronic warfare. These autonomous systems can operate independently or teamed with crewed platforms — such as Virginia-class nuclear submarines — expanding operational reach while reducing detection risk and personnel exposure.
More than 700 REMUS UUVs have been sold in over 30 countries, including 14 NATO members. Notably, over
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HII is currently manufacturing small uncrewed undersea vehicles (SUUVs) for the U.S. Navy’s Lionfish System program. The contract, potentially growing to 200 vehicles over five years, is valued at more than
Proven Performance in Global Operations
REMUS UUVs have been deployed in diverse operational environments, including mine clearance in the Persian Gulf, NATO exercises in the North Sea, and undersea surveillance in the Indo-Pacific. With advanced sonar and sensor technologies, these systems enhance situational awareness and provide naval forces with a tactical edge in contested environments.
As undersea threats evolve, HII remains committed to delivering next-generation autonomous solutions that strengthen operational effectiveness and sustain maritime dominance. The more than 700 REMUS vehicles sold reinforces HII’s leadership in uncrewed systems and its role as a trusted partner in naval innovation.
Uncrewed Systems Enhancing Naval Operations
In mine countermeasures missions, REMUS is instrumental in ensuring safe passage for naval and commercial vessels. The U.S. Navy has deployed REMUS in strategic waterways, including the Persian Gulf, the Baltic and Black Seas, while NATO allies have used the platform in joint exercises across the Mediterranean, the North Sea, and above the Arctic Circle.
Additionally, Uncrewed Systems state of the art production facility in Pocasset, Massachusetts utilizes modular and scalable manufacturing methods that will support an increased demand of multiple product lines. From the 300m SUUV to the 600m newly developed REMUS 620, both next generation modular UUVs were designed with ease of maintenance and payload swapping depending on the mission set.
As global undersea challenges intensify, REMUS continues to be a force multiplier — enhancing endurance, improving operational effectiveness, and maintaining dominance in the underwater battlespace. These uncrewed systems represent a pivotal shift in naval warfare, ensuring a technological advantage in future conflicts.
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 uncrewed 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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Contact:
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