HII Unmanned Systems

HII is proud that two of HII’s advanced capabilities — the Virginia-class submarine USS Delaware (SSN 791), built by Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, and the REMUS medium unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), built by HII Unmanned Systems — will be operationally deployed together to enhance the mission capabilities of the US Navy. The Yellow Moray system, which facilitates the end-to-end submarine torpedo tube launch and recovery of a REMUS UUV from Virginia-class submarines, is a game-changer, significantly boosting the operational capabilities of the U.S. Navy's submarines and their contributions to our nation's unified combatant commands worldwide. At HII, we are honored to continue our partnership with the U.S. Navy, increasing national security through the innovative integration of our manned and unmanned systems. Together, we are driving advancements that ensure the safety and effectiveness of our armed forces. 📝Story via Naval News by Dr Lee Willett https://lnkd.in/eyS4Z_fr

HII Mission Technologies took part in a table-top exercise organized by the Hudson Institute and the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) the week of July 1. Pictured is HII Unmanned Systems third generation MUUV; the REMUS R620, conducting sea trials this past year. “The exercise focused on the JMSDF's incorporation of unmanned systems,” said Gary Rogeness, senior director of business development in Mission Technologies’ Unmanned Systems business group and a retired submarine officer.“ This event provided an excellent opportunity to showcase Mission Technologies’ wide array of REMUS autonomous undersea vehicles in various scenarios. It also allowed us to offer our close ally valuable expertise in developing future concepts of operations. Special thanks to Bryan Clark, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, for leading the crucial discussions and ensuring industry representation at this significant event.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/egNrtddK

Congratulations to Ryan Capozzi, Amanda Costa and Ian F. for receiving MODSIM World 2024 Best Paper award. “Creating Virtual World Environments for Ocean Vehicles,” highlights Unmanned Systems’ use of digital twins to inform design decisions, verify mission operations, train operators and more. “I am very proud of the team, this recognition is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our engineers,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of Mission Technologies’ Unmanned Systems business group. “Their work not only pushes the boundaries of what is possible in modeling and simulation, it also demonstrates the profound impact of digital engineering on the future of unmanned systems.” Read the paper at the link below. Learn more about Unmanned Systems’ digital twins solution in this video: https://lnkd.in/eGh3E3yE video.

“The [Lionfish program] is good for the US. It's very modular, very adaptable.” At a recent Hudson Institute panel, Aditi Kumar, Deputy Director, Strategy, Policy, National Security Partnerships at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), and Andy Green, Executive Vice President of HII and President of Mission Technologies, a division of HII, highlighted the US Navy's Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) program, based on HII’s REMUS 300 UUV, as an outstanding example of the U.S. Department of Defense making strides in tapping into the commercial technology sector for new capabilities. The Lionfish program marks the first time that the U.S. Navy transitioned from a prototype Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract to a production contract at scale. Learn more about the Lionfish program here: https://lnkd.in/eGfnHS6n

Rear Admiral Ronald Piret, Commander, U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, recently toured HII's state-of-the-art unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) engineering and production facility in Pocasset, Massachusetts. The Pocasset facility is currently manufacturing REMUS 620 UUVs for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and small UUVs for various U.S. Navy and international programs.

HII CEO Chris Kastner recently toured our state-of-the-art unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) engineering and production facility in Pocasset, Massachusetts, with Duane Fotheringham, president of HII Unmanned Systems. Joined by HII CFO Tom Stiehle, the visit underscored HII's dedication to leveraging the existing commercially developed REMUS UUV for rapid development and deployment by defense, commercial, and scientific research customers. Our Pocasset facility, part of Mission Technologies, a division of HII, stands at the cutting edge of UUV technology. The Unmanned team currently manufactures small REMUS UUVs for the U.S. Navy's Lionfish program and several large REMUS 620s for delivery to U.S. allies and NOAA. In a recent groundbreaking demonstration of our capabilities, a REMUS UUV successfully completed the first end-to-end launch and recovery from a Virginia-class submarine, which is also built by HII. This achievement showcases our commitment to enhancing the capabilities of legacy platforms through innovative technology.

Thank you to our customers, partners and guests who visited our booth at MODSIM World to learn more about HII’s all domain solutions. HII is excited about the caliber of presentations and discussions we’ve had the last two days. The ongoing developments in this MODSIM community are going to pave the way in the defense industry for years to come. Learn more about our Unmanned Systems solutions: https://lnkd.in/erivwJPU #MODSIMWorld

Aligning in common purpose for strategic readiness and innovation.  Visit HII’s Unmanned Systems team at the Combined Naval Event in booth D39 in the United Kingdom’s Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/erivwJPU Navy Leaders

Simulation provides a necessary building block for rapid innovation. HII leverages its simulation environment to design advanced autonomy, support systems integration, and to test unmanned vehicles in dynamic conditions and otherwise inaccessible or remote locations. Meet our team in Booth 8 at MODSIM World 2024 to learn how HII’s Unmanned Systems innovates, adapts and evolves to respond to changing environments. Read here for more information on our Unmanned Systems solutions: https://lnkd.in/erivwJPU #MODSIMWorld

BlueZone Group reports on HII’s sale of five REMUS 300 and three REMUS 100 UUVs to the UK’s Royal Navy, enhancing the UK’s underwater capabilities and continuing 20 years of support for UK defense with REMUS UUVs. Read the article below. Learn more about HII’s Unmanned Systems here: https://lnkd.in/erivwJPU