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Hiroshi Ishii, the Jerome B. Wiesner Professor of Media Arts and Sciences at MIT, has been awarded the 2026 Industrial Designers Society of America Special Achievement Award for his significant contributions to human-computer interaction and design. His pioneering work over the past 30 years has foc...
Tiburon Subsea has announced a significant milestone in collaboration with HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries) Unmanned Systems to integrate the JETTE™ thruster into the REMUS 300 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV). This integration aims to enhance the operational capabilities of the REMUS platform,...
HII announced that its autonomous Watcher small Unmanned Surface Vessel (sUSV), based on the ROMULUS-25, has successfully passed a critical test recognized by the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). This achievement marks the completion of the Production-Ready, Inexpensive, Maritime Expeditionary (P...
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has announced long-term performance-based production agreements with Path Robotics and GrayMatter Robotics, potentially worth up to $900 million over seven years. These agreements aim to enhance shipbuilding capabilities through advanced robotic technologies, incl...
HII has signed long-term performance-based production agreements with GrayMatter Robotics and Path Robotics to enhance advanced physical AI automation in U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs. These agreements aim to improve the efficiency and capacity of shipbuilding operations, including aircraft carrie...
HII has been awarded an option year production contract for the U.S. Navy's Lionfish small unmanned undersea vehicle (SUUV), which is based on the REMUS 300 platform. This contract, announced on June 7, 2026, continues the momentum of the Lionfish program, which achieved a significant milestone with...
HII, the largest military shipbuilder in the US, is targeting a 15% increase in shipyard throughput this year to expedite deliveries to the US Navy. The strategy involves workforce expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and enhanced use of technology, particularly physical AI, in shipbuilding operation...
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), a prominent U.S. military shipbuilder, has successfully delivered the first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle. This significant milestone was achieved as part of HII's commitment to advancing maritime technology. The delivery took place in October 2023, showc...
HII, the largest military shipbuilder in the United States and a leader in autonomous maritime systems, has successfully delivered the first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) to a U.S. ally. This significant achievement represents a milestone in the advancement of the next generation of th...
HII, a prominent player in unmanned and autonomous maritime platforms, has secured a contract from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop a submarine Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery (TTLR) system. This innovative system aims to autonomously deploy and recover HII’s REMUS unmanned underwater v...
GrayMatter Robotics and Path Robotics are enhancing their collaboration with HII, a prominent shipbuilding company in the United States. This partnership aims to accelerate the shipbuilding process by integrating advanced robotics technology into HII's operations. The initiative is part of a broader...
HII, the largest military shipbuilder in the United States and a leader in autonomous maritime systems, has unveiled plans to produce four additional ROMULUS 151 vessels. This announcement was made today, with the construction set to take place at Breaux Brothers Enterprises in Louisiana. This expan...
At the Navy League of the United States Sea-Air-Space Expo 2026 in National Harbor, Maryland, HII (NYSE: HII) is set to unveil an innovative framework designed to enhance joint, mission-enabled maritime operations. This next-generation framework will integrate HII’s extensive portfolio, which includ...
HII and GrayMatter Robotics (GMR) have entered into a memorandum of understanding to explore the integration of GMR’s Physical AI technology into shipbuilding operations. The agreement, signed at GMR's headquarters, aims to enhance production efficiency, bolster the maritime industrial base, and sup...
HII and Path Robotics have entered into a memorandum of understanding to explore the integration of Path's physical artificial intelligence for welding into HII's shipbuilding operations. The agreement, signed today at Path Robotics' headquarters, aims to enhance production efficiency, bolster the m...
The Australian Maritime College (AMC) and HII have announced a significant achievement regarding the reliability of AMC’s Legacy REMUS 100 autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). This milestone was revealed today, highlighting the advancements made in the technology and performance of the AUV. The coll...
HII, a leading manufacturer of autonomous underwater unmanned vehicles, announced the successful shipboard deployment and recovery of a REMUS autonomous underwater vehicle. This achievement was made possible through the use of the company’s automated launch and recovery system, known as Sea Launcher...
HII, a prominent manufacturer of autonomous surface and underwater unmanned vehicles, has announced the expansion of its facility in Portchester, U.K., effectively doubling its size. This significant development comes as the company aims to enhance its production capabilities and meet the growing de...
Executives from HII visited Breaux Brothers Enterprises in Loreauville, Louisiana, where they revealed that the construction of a prototype for their new unmanned surface vessel (USV) family, named ROMULUS, has reached 30% completion. This development is part of HII's ongoing efforts to innovate in...
Babcock International Group and HII have entered into a memorandum of understanding to integrate HII’s REMUS unmanned underwater vehicles with Babcock’s advanced submarine Weapon Handling and Launch Systems. This collaboration aims to enhance the autonomous launch and recovery capabilities of UUVs t...
HII, the largest military shipbuilder in the United States and a pioneer in advanced unmanned autonomous technologies, has announced the successful completion of its 750th REMUS unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV). This significant milestone was reached at HII's unmanned facility located in Pocasset, Ma...
HII, the largest military shipbuilder in the United States, has partnered with Shield AI, a company specializing in advanced autonomy software and aircraft technology. This collaboration aims to enhance modular, cross-domain mission autonomy, which is increasingly crucial for modern military operati...
HII and Thales have successfully integrated the Thales SAMDIS1 600 sonar with HII’s next-generation REMUS 620 medium unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV). This significant achievement was announced during a recent field exercise, showcasing the capabilities of the advanced sonar system in conjunction w...
HII has secured an order from Hitachi, Ltd. for over a dozen REMUS 300 small uncrewed undersea vehicles (SUUVs). This multi-year program will see the delivery of these advanced vehicles, enhancing capabilities in underwater exploration and operations. The partnership reflects a growing demand for in...
HII has successfully delivered the first two Lionfish small uncrewed undersea vehicles (SUUVs) to the U.S. Navy as part of a significant contract valued at over $347 million. This delivery marks a crucial step in a program that has the potential to expand to a fleet of 200 vehicles. The initiative a...
HII, the largest shipbuilder in the United States and a prominent provider of all-domain technologies and solutions, has achieved a significant milestone by selling over 700 REMUS uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) to customers worldwide. This accomplishment not only underscores HII's dominance in...
Uncrewed Systems, a division of HII’s Mission Technologies, showcased its next-generation medium-class unmanned underwater vehicle, the REMUS 620, during the U.S. Navy UUV Confidence Course held in Bangor, Washington. The vehicle was transported from its manufacturing facility in Pocasset, Massachus...
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