Title: "HII Secures Contract Extension for U.S. Navy's Lionfish SUUV Program
HII, a leading provider of autonomous unmanned maritime systems, has secured a contract extension for the U.S. Navy's Lionfish small unmanned undersea vehicle (SUUV) program. The Lionfish SUUV, based on HII's REMUS 300 platform, is designed to support various undersea warfare missions, including mine countermeasures, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, anti-submarine warfare, and electronic warfare operations. The contract extension signifies the Navy's confidence in the platform's performance and adaptability, with the potential for up to 200 vehicles to be produced under the five-year program, valued at over $347 million.
The Lionfish program has achieved a significant production milestone with the completion of the 42nd vehicle at HII's Pocasset facility. This program marks the Navy's successful transition from an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) prototype effort to full-scale production, showcasing the rapid integration of commercial technologies for defense capabilities. The REMUS 300 platform offers a modular, open-architecture design that allows for easy payload integration and future technology upgrades, ensuring flexibility and cost efficiency over the platform's lifecycle.
HII's REMUS family of unmanned underwater vehicles has a proven track record in global naval operations, with over 700 vehicles delivered to more than 30 countries, including 14 NATO members. The platform's adaptability and reliability have made it a preferred choice for defense applications, with over 90% of REMUS systems delivered in the past 25 years still in active service today. HII's expertise in delivering advanced autonomous systems underscores its commitment to providing critical undersea warfare capabilities to support evolving mission requirements for sailors and marines.
As America's largest shipbuilder, HII is at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge ships and mission technologies to U.S. and allied defense customers. With a rich history of over 140 years in advancing national security, HII's capabilities span from core fleet operations to C6ISR, AI/ML, EW, and synthetic training. The company's workforce of 44,000 employees is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of the defense industry. For more information about HII and its offerings, visit their website.