HII Unveils New REMUS 130 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle

In a groundbreaking announcement at the Oceanology International 2024 conference and exhibition, HII (NYSE: HII) introduced the REMUS 130, a cutting-edge unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) designed to revolutionize underwater operations.

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Advancements in Underwater Technology

The REMUS 130 represents the pinnacle of underwater technology, offering unparalleled flexibility, advanced capabilities, and innovative features. This third-generation REMUS 100 vehicle boasts a compact, two-person-portable design, effortless payload integration, and operational depths down to 100 meters. With an extended battery life of up to 10 hours, the REMUS 130 ensures sustained operations with easy field battery changes.

Cost-Effective and Risk-Minimized Solution

Built on the proven technology platform of the REMUS 300, the REMUS 130 provides customers with a highly capable vehicle at a reduced cost and risk. Duane Fotheringham, president of Mission Technologies’ Unmanned Systems business group, expressed excitement about the commonality across the fleet and the enhanced flexibility the REMUS 130 offers to address diverse mission needs.

Versatile Applications

The REMUS 130 is tailored for a wide range of missions and operations, including data collection and research, offshore oil and gas exploration, search and rescue efforts, and mine countermeasures operations. Equipped with modern core electronics, navigation, and communications systems, the REMUS 130 features modular, open architecture interfaces to accommodate various payloads, including custom payloads developed by users.

Transforming Underwater Operations

With a legacy of over 600 UUV deliveries to 30 countries, including 14 NATO members, HII’s REMUS 130 is poised to transform underwater operations with its advanced features and cost-efficient solutions. Leveraging three decades of innovation, HII continues to lead the way in providing cutting-edge unmanned solutions for defense, marine research, and commercial applications.

About HII

HII is a global, all-domain defense provider committed to delivering powerful ships and all-domain solutions to protect peace and freedom worldwide. With a workforce of 44,000, HII’s mission extends from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML, and synthetic training. For more information, visit HII’s website.

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