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HII Receives Order to Build a REMUS 620 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle for International Customer

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

MCLEAN, Va., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) has received an order for a REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) from an international customer in the Indo-Pacific Region.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) has received an order for a REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) from an international customer in the Indo-Pacific Region.
  • The customized, medium-class REMUS 620 UUV will be built and delivered in 2024 by HII’s Mission Technologies division and will be used for monitoring and data collection missions.
  • The REMUS 620 achieved two significant development milestones in 2023 with a successful in-water test in October and first sea test in December.
  • “The REMUS 620 is the premier medium-class UUV designed for adaptability, versatility and long range operations,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of Mission Technologies’ Unmanned Systems business group.

HII Mission Technologies Unveils New REMUS 130 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

LONDON, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced the REMUS 130, a new unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) model based on the highly successful HII REMUS series of UUVs, today at the Oceanology International 2024 conference and exhibition.

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  • LONDON, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced the REMUS 130, a new unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) model based on the highly successful HII REMUS series of UUVs, today at the Oceanology International 2024 conference and exhibition.
  • The REMUS 130 is the third generation of REMUS 100 vehicles and is designed to enhance underwater operations with maximum flexibility, advanced capabilities and innovative features, including:
    Operational depths down to 100 meters.
  • “The REMUS 130 is built on the same proven technology platform as the REMUS 300 and offers customers a highly capable vehicle at reduced cost and risk,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of Mission Technologies’ Unmanned Systems business group.
  • HII Mission Technologies is committed to advancing the field of unmanned underwater vehicles and providing innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

HII is Awarded $347 Million U.S. Navy Lionfish Small UUV Contract

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Mission Technologies division was awarded a contract to build nine small unmanned undersea vehicles (SUUV) for the U.S. Navy’s Lionfish System program.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Mission Technologies division was awarded a contract to build nine small unmanned undersea vehicles (SUUV) for the U.S. Navy’s Lionfish System program.
  • The contract has the potential to grow to as many as 200 vehicles over the next five years with a total value of more than $347 million.
  • The Lionfish System, based on HII's REMUS 300, is a highly portable, two-person SUUV with an open architecture design and versatile payload options.
  • Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including UUVs and unmanned surface vessels (USV).

HII Receives Order to Build Two REMUS 620 Unmanned Underwater Vehicles for NOAA

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

McLEAN, Va., Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently ordered two REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) from HII (NYSE: HII).

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  • McLEAN, Va., Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently ordered two REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) from HII (NYSE: HII).
  • “The REMUS 620 is the first medium-class UUV designed to accurately deliver this range of advanced above- and below-water effects at long range,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of Mission Technologies’ Unmanned Systems business group.
  • “There has been tremendous market interest in the REMUS 620,” Fotheringham added.
  • The agency has previously used other REMUS models for habitat characterization, marine archeology and other ocean mapping and exploration activities.

Maritime Surveillance and Intervention Industry Research Report 2023: Global Market is Expected to Reach $52.41 Billion by 2032 - Supportive Regulatory Compliances Fueling Growth

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Monday, June 26, 2023

Growing acceptance of robotic technology has accelerated the production of advanced autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) and underwater interventionist vehicles.

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  • Growing acceptance of robotic technology has accelerated the production of advanced autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) and underwater interventionist vehicles.
  • For instance, in November 2022, HII's Mission Technologies business unveiled the REMUS 620, a visual technology unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV).
  • It has a battery life of up to 110 hours and a range of 275 miles off the coast.
  • Additionally, supportive regulatory compliances are driving the growth of the maritime security & safety industry.

HII and Ocean Aero to Partner on Advanced Unmanned Maritime Capabilities

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

MCLEAN, Va. and GULFPORT, Miss., March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) and Ocean Aero initiated a strategic agreement to advance the combined capabilities of their respective unmanned maritime platforms and autonomy software solutions.

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  • MCLEAN, Va. and GULFPORT, Miss., March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) and Ocean Aero initiated a strategic agreement to advance the combined capabilities of their respective unmanned maritime platforms and autonomy software solutions.
  • “We are pleased to partner with Ocean Aero to further expand the operational capabilities of the U.S. Armed Forces, partner nations and other maritime-focused commercial institutions,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of the Unmanned Systems business group at HII’s Mission Technologies division.
  • “We are excited to combine the best of our individual products to deliver an exceptional suite of solutions to our customers.”
    Kevin Decker, Ocean Aero chief executive officer, added: “This is the perfect time for us to partner with HII.
  • Additionally, HII’s Odyssey autonomy software solution offers scalable autonomy aligned with open architecture standards, including Unmanned Maritime Autonomy Architecture.

HII Unveils REMUS 620 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle

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Monday, November 7, 2022

MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HIIs (NYSE: HII) Mission Technologies division has revealed a new medium-class unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV): REMUS 620 .

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HIIs (NYSE: HII) Mission Technologies division has revealed a new medium-class unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV): REMUS 620 .
  • The REMUS 620 is the first medium UUV designed to accurately deliver this range of advanced above-and-below water effects at long range.
  • Multiple REMUS 620s operating collaboratively can be deployed from submarines, small manned or unmanned boats, amphibious ships, surface combatants and helicopters.
  • REMUS 620 can also be used as a platform to launch and operate other unmanned vehicles or payloads from beneath the sea.

UK Royal Navy Acquires Latest Generation REMUS 100s

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

The new systems bring enhanced endurance and the latest generation of sensors and payloads, allowing for increased data quality and mission efficiency.

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  • The new systems bring enhanced endurance and the latest generation of sensors and payloads, allowing for increased data quality and mission efficiency.
  • Were proud to continue our longstanding partnership with the U.K. Royal Navy, said Duane Fotheringham, president of the Unmanned Systems business group at HIIs Mission Technologies division.
  • Our newest REMUS 100s will bolster their existing fleet with increased capability for the U.K.s subsea autonomous operations.
  • With these new systems, the U.K.s Ministry of Defence has acquired a mix of REMUS 100s and REMUS 600s used for mine countermeasure operations over the last 20 years.

HII Recognizes BlueZone Group as Authorized REMUS Service Center

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

MCLEAN, Va., May 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today the selection of its Australian sales partner, BlueZone Group , as an authorized REMUS autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) service center.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., May 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today the selection of its Australian sales partner, BlueZone Group , as an authorized REMUS autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) service center.
  • Were excited to provide this increased capability for Australia through our partner BlueZone Group, said Duane Fotheringham, president of the Unmanned Systems business group at HIIs Mission Technologies division.
  • As a REMUS service center, BlueZone can perform level three depot support, maintenance, and repair of REMUS AUVs at its facility.
  • Elizabeth Karpiel, BlueZone Group CEO, said that a BlueZone Group Depot Level Maintenance and Sustainment Facility will maximise up-time for REMUS users in the Asia-Pacific region and build capability in Remote and Autonomous System (RAS) support.

HII Releases Odyssey, a Suite of Advanced Autonomy Solutions for Platforms in All Domains

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Monday, April 4, 2022

MCLEAN, Va., April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE:HII) announced today the launch of Odyssey, a suite of advanced autonomy solutions that can turn any ship or vehicle in any domain into an intelligent, robotic platform.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE:HII) announced today the launch of Odyssey, a suite of advanced autonomy solutions that can turn any ship or vehicle in any domain into an intelligent, robotic platform.
  • The use and applications of unmanned systems are increasing worldwide, performing repetitive and dangerous tasks so humans can focus on the greater mission.
  • Odyssey is currently integrated on naval prototypes under development and has been fielded for more than 6,000 hours on 23 vessel types.
  • The introduction of Odyssey follows the successful rapid integration and demonstration in January of HIIs suite of solutions with third-party autonomy products onto an HII USV platform, demonstrating its open architecture and flexibility.