Photo Release — Huntington Ingalls Industries Announces Commercial Release of REMUS 300 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle

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Huntington Ingalls Industries has launched the REMUS 300, an advanced unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) designed for multiple applications such as mine countermeasures and marine research. This two-man portable system can dive to depths of 305 meters and offers endurance options up to 30 hours. Built upon over 20 years of REMUS technology, it boasts modularity and open architecture for easy integration with other systems. Over 500 REMUS vehicles are currently operational globally. Standard configurations of the REMUS 300 can be ordered for international and commercial delivery throughout 2022.

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• Introduction of the REMUS 300, the most advanced small-class UUV.
• Able to dive to depths of 305 meters and endure up to 30 hours.
• Modular design allows for flexible applications and integrations.
• Over 500 REMUS UUVs sold to 25 countries, indicating strong demand.

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The latest addition to the REMUS family of systems is two-man portable, open architecture and offers advanced modularity

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced today the commercial release of its REMUS 300 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV). This new, open architecture, small-class UUV can dive to depths of 305 meters (1,000 feet) and has endurance options up to 30 hours.

“The REMUS 300 is the most advanced small-class UUV on the market,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of the Unmanned Systems business group in HII’s Technical Solutions division. “It combines everything we’ve learned from more than 20 years of development on our REMUS 100 systems with enhancements like advanced modularity and a more robust structure and sensors. We’re excited to offer this solution to customers who are looking to dive deeper and go longer with a flexible, man-portable system.”

Built on the REMUS Technology Platform, the REMUS 300 has compact and efficient core electronics, advanced autonomy and a common operating system that allows for interoperability with the entire REMUS family of systems. Its open architecture design and modularity enable integration of the latest hardware and software, with an optional hardware development kit and software development kit to enable third-party integration.

The REMUS 300 design incorporates feedback from hundreds of REMUS 100 users and provides the ability to exchange payloads, allowing application flexibility. Common applications include mine countermeasures, hydrographic survey, rapid environmental assessment, search and recovery, and marine research. Modular energy sections allow for field replacement of 1.5, 3.0 or 4.5 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion batteries enabling up to 10, 20 or 30 hours of endurance.

More than 500 REMUS UUVs have been sold to 25 countries worldwide. Standard configurations of the REMUS 300 can now be acquired internationally and commercially, with orders being accepted now for delivery in 2022.

A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://newsroom.huntingtoningalls.com/file/remus300.

Learn more about the new REMUS 300 UUV at: https://tsd.huntingtoningalls.com/capabilities/unmanned-systems/unmanned-underwater-vehicles/remus300m/.

Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII’s Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII’s Technical Solutions division supports national security missions around the globe with unmanned systems, defense and federal solutions, and nuclear and environmental services. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs more than 42,000 people operating both domestically and internationally. For more information, visit:

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• HII on Twitter: www.twitter.com/hiindustries  
  
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• HII on Instagram: www.instagram.com/huntingtoningalls

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Contact:

Beci Brenton
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(202) 264-7143

FAQ

What is the REMUS 300 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV)?

The REMUS 300 is an advanced, two-man portable UUV capable of diving to 305 meters and offers endurance options up to 30 hours.

When can we expect to see the REMUS 300 in use?

Orders for the REMUS 300 are currently being accepted, with deliveries expected throughout 2022.

What applications can the REMUS 300 UUV be used for?

The REMUS 300 can be utilized for mine countermeasures, hydrographic surveys, rapid environmental assessments, search and recovery, and marine research.

How has the REMUS 300 been developed?

The REMUS 300 is built on over 20 years of development based on user feedback from the REMUS 100 systems.

What markets are targeted for the REMUS 300 UUV?

The REMUS 300 is being marketed for international and commercial applications.