REMUS 620 Validated for Torpedo Tube Deployment
HII (NYSE: HII) has achieved a significant milestone in submarine-launched unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) operations. The company, along with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and the U.S. Navy's Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, successfully validated the REMUS 620 for torpedo tube deployment.
The test confirmed compatibility of the REMUS 620 with SAFECAP, Virginia-class submarine weapons handling systems, and torpedo tubes. This achievement follows the USS Delaware's successful first-ever forward-deployed launch and recovery of a REMUS 600 UUV equipped with WHOI's Yellow Moray docking technology. Further in-water testing is planned for later this summer.
HII (NYSE: HII) ha raggiunto un traguardo importante nelle operazioni con veicoli sottomarini senza equipaggio (UUV) lanciati da sottomarini. L'azienda, insieme al Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) e al Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport della Marina degli Stati Uniti, ha convalidato con successo il REMUS 620 per il lancio tramite tubo siluro.
Il test ha confermato la compatibilit脿 del REMUS 620 con SAFECAP, i sistemi di gestione delle armi dei sottomarini classe Virginia e i tubi siluro. Questo risultato segue il primo lancio e recupero in avanti del REMUS 600 UUV equipaggiato con la tecnologia di attracco Yellow Moray di WHOI, effettuato con successo dall'USS Delaware. Ulteriori test in acqua sono previsti per la fine di questa estate.
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HII (NYSE: HII) hat einen bedeutenden Meilenstein bei Operationen mit von U-Booten gestarteten unbemannten Unterwasserfahrzeugen (UUV) erreicht. Das Unternehmen hat zusammen mit dem Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) und der Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport der US Navy den REMUS 620 erfolgreich f眉r den Einsatz aus Torpedorohren validiert.
Der Test best盲tigte die Kompatibilit盲t des REMUS 620 mit SAFECAP, den Waffensystemen der Virginia-Klasse U-Boote und den Torpedorohren. Dieser Erfolg folgt auf den erfolgreichen erstmaligen Vorw盲rtsstart und die Bergung eines REMUS 600 UUV, ausgestattet mit der Docking-Technologie Yellow Moray von WHOI, durch die USS Delaware. Weitere Tests im Wasser sind f眉r sp盲ter diesen Sommer geplant.
- Successful validation of REMUS 620 for submarine torpedo tube deployment
- Demonstrated compatibility with Virginia-class submarine systems
- Follows successful real-world deployment on USS Delaware
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HII achieves crucial REMUS 620 validation milestone enabling submarine-launched UUV operations, strengthening their position in naval defense autonomous systems.
HII has achieved a significant technological validation milestone for its REMUS 620 medium uncrewed underwater vehicle (MUUV), confirming its compatibility with submarine torpedo tube deployment systems. This advancement, completed in partnership with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, represents a critical capability enhancement for submarine forces.
The successful test verified the REMUS 620's compatibility with the SAFECAP, Virginia-class submarine weapons handling systems, and torpedo tubes 鈥� essential validations before proceeding to in-water launch and recovery testing planned for later this summer. This follows a previous milestone where USS Delaware successfully completed the first forward-deployed launch and recovery of a REMUS 600 UUV via submarine torpedo tube.
This development has substantial strategic implications for naval operations. Submarine-launched UUVs significantly extend the operational reach and capabilities of submarines without risking human operators. They enable critical missions including intelligence gathering, mine detection, and underwater surveillance while the host submarine remains at a safe distance.
For HII's competitive position, this validation strengthens their standing in the growing autonomous underwater systems market. It demonstrates the company's ability to advance the technological edge in naval defense systems and potentially positions them for increased defense contracts as the Navy continues to expand its unmanned underwater capabilities.
The technical achievement of integrating sophisticated autonomous systems with existing submarine infrastructure showcases HII's engineering expertise and cross-domain capabilities as both a submarine manufacturer and autonomous systems developer 鈥� a valuable competitive differentiator in the defense industry.
Joint Team Hits Key Milestone in Submarine-Launched UUV Ops
POCASSET, Mass., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A joint team from HII (NYSE: HII), Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), and U.S. Navy鈥檚 Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) recently completed a major milestone in advancing the U.S. Navy Submarine Force鈥檚 initiative to launch and recover autonomous undersea vehicles from submarine torpedo tubes.
A test by the joint team confirmed the compatibility of the REMUS 620 with the SAFECAP, Virginia-class submarine weapons handling and torpedo tube systems, and other critical interfaces.
鈥淭his clears the way for continued testing in advance of an in-water end-to-end launch and recovery at a U.S. Navy test fixture facility later this summer,鈥� said Adrian Gonsalves, HII鈥檚 REMUS 620 product lead.
Rick Thornton, NUWCDIVNPT Code 459, stated, 鈥淥ur team appreciated the early coordination with HII and WHOI. The REMUS 620 team arrived ready to go, and all events were executed safely and efficiently with good information exchange throughout. Much appreciate the full test team for its efforts.鈥�
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HII鈥檚 next-generation medium uncrewed underwater vehicle (MUUV) fitted with WHOI鈥檚 Yellow Moray docking technology, successfully completed a full end-to-end dry checkout of the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle/Shock and Fire Enclosure Capsule (AUV/SAFECAP) "All-Up Round" (AUR) in the Virginia-class Cradle Payload Integration Facility (VCCPIF) and its Mk71 torpedo tube. This follows USS Delaware (SSN 791), built by HII, successfully completing the first-ever forward-deployed launch and recovery of a UUV via submarine torpedo tube with the Yellow Moray equipped REMUS 600 UUV.
HII is expanding the U.S. Navy鈥檚 undersea dominance and range with state-of-the-art REMUS technology and delivery.
About the REMUS UUV
The REMUS UUV family delivers critical advantages across modern naval operations and the autonomous systems have been proven to operate independently or in conjunction with crewed platforms 鈥� such as Virginia-class nuclear submarines 鈥� to extend mission range, reduce detection risk, and limit personnel exposure.
The REMUS open-architecture design allows rapid payload integration, enabling mission-specific configurations and future tech insertions 鈥� key factors in maintaining operational relevance and cost efficiency over time.
To date, HII has sold more than 700 REMUS vehicles to over 30 countries, including 14 NATO members. Notably, over
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