Royal Navy Enhances Underwater Capabilities with Acquisition of Additional HII Advanced Unmanned Vehicles
07 May 2024 - 12:00AM
HII, the leading manufacturer of underwater unmanned vehicles
(UUVs), announced the recent sale of three REMUS 100s and five
REMUS 300s to the Royal Navy.
This transaction marks a significant milestone in the
longstanding partnership between HII and the United Kingdom
military to support the Royal Navy's capabilities in underwater
exploration, countermine and surveillance programs.
Over the past 20 years, the U.K.’s Ministry of Defence has
acquired a mix of REMUS 100s, Remus 300s and REMUS 600s for mine
countermeasure operations.
The Ministry of Defence’s first two REMUS 100s, acquired in
2001, are still in operation today, demonstrating the resilience
and modernization capabilities of the HII-built UUVs.
The REMUS 100s and 300s, known for their versatility and
reliability, are set to enhance the Royal Navy's operational
efficiency for a variety of maritime missions. These UUVs are
equipped with advanced sensors and systems, enabling them to
perform a wide range of tasks, from reconnaissance to mine
countermeasures.
Duane Fotheringham, president of Mission Technologies’ Unmanned
Systems business group, stated, “We are honored to support the
Royal Navy in their mission to maintain maritime security. The
trust placed in our REMUS vehicles by the United Kingdom and other
allies is a testament to the quality and reliability of our
technology. We look forward to further strengthening our
partnerships and contributing to global maritime safety.”
A photo accompanying this release is available at:
https://hii.com/news/hii-royal-navy-REMUS-unmanned-vehicle-acquisition/.
The sale of REMUS 100s and 300s to the Royal Navy follows a
history of successful collaborations between HII, the U.S. Navy,
and U.S. allies around the world, with REMUS UUVs being widely used
by NATO members.
HII has sold more than 600 UUVs to 30 countries worldwide,
including 14 NATO member countries like the U.K.
Recent HII REMUS milestones:
- March
2024: HII announced the sale of a REMUS 620 UUV to an
international customer in the Indo-Pacific Region.
- December
2023: The U.S. Navy announced the first end-to-end
submarine torpedo tube launch and recovery of a REMUS UUV using the
Yellow Moray system. This capability to deploy a drone through a
torpedo tube creates new opportunities for surveillance,
reconnaissance and other missions.
- October
2023: HII announced the award of a contract to build nine
small UUVs for the U.S. Navy’s Lionfish System program. The
contract has since grown to 42 vehicles and has the potential to
grow to as many as 200 over the next five years with a total value
of more than $347 million.
- September
2022: HII delivers three REMUS 100 UUVs to the United
Kingdom’s Royal Navy. The new systems provide enhanced endurance
and the latest generation of sensors and payloads, allowing for
increased data quality and mission efficiency.
- August
2022: The Royal New Zealand Navy received delivery of four
REMUS 300 UUVs for use in mine countermeasure and survey
operations.
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:
- HII on the web: https://www.HII.com/
- HII on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamHII
- HII on X: https://www.twitter.com/WeAreHII
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Contact:
Greg McCarthy(202) 264-7126gregory.j.mccarthy@hii-co.com
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ff9e7987-40f7-4374-998b-2242e1cb386f
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