HII Completes 750th REMUS Unmanned Undersea Vehicle for German Navy
HII (NYSE: HII), America's largest military shipbuilder, has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of its 750th REMUS unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV), specifically a REMUS 300 model, for the German Navy. The REMUS platform has demonstrated remarkable success with deployments in over 30 countries, including 14 NATO members.
The system's proven reliability is evidenced by over 90% of units remaining in service after 23 years. REMUS vehicles serve multiple critical missions including mine countermeasures, hydrographic survey, intelligence gathering, and environmental monitoring. The platform's open architecture enables rapid payload integration and mission-specific configurations, recently demonstrating successful launch and recovery capabilities from Virginia-class nuclear submarine torpedo tubes.
HII (NYSE: HII), il più grande costruttore navale militare statunitense, ha raggiunto un traguardo importante completando il suo 750° veicolo sottomarino senza equipaggio REMUS (UUV), modello REMUS 300, per la Marina tedesca. La piattaforma REMUS ha ottenuto ampi consensi con apparati impiegati in oltre 30 Paesi, tra cui 14 membri della NATO.
La sua affidabilità è dimostrata dal fatto che più del 90% delle unità è ancora in servizio dopo 23 anni. I veicoli REMUS svolgono missioni critiche come la guerra alle mine, rilievi idrografici, raccolta di intelligence e monitoraggio ambientale. L’architettura aperta della piattaforma permette un’integrazione rapida dei payload e configurazioni su misura per la missione, avendo recentemente dimostrato capacità di lancio e recupero da tubi siluro di sommergibili nucleari classe Virginia.
HII (NYSE: HII), el mayor astillero militar de Estados Unidos, ha alcanzado un hito al completar su vehículo submarino no tripulado REMUS (UUV) número 750, concretamente un REMUS 300, para la Armada alemana. La plataforma REMUS ha demostrado gran éxito con despliegues en más de 30 países, incluidos 14 miembros de la OTAN.
La fiabilidad del sistema queda acreditada por el hecho de que más del 90% de las unidades siguen en servicio tras 23 años. Los vehículos REMUS realizan misiones críticas como contramedidas contra minas, levantamientos hidrográficos, inteligencia y monitorización ambiental. Su arquitectura abierta permite integrar cargas útiles con rapidez y configurar la plataforma según la misión; recientemente se ha demostrado con éxito el lanzamiento y la recuperación desde tubos de torpedo de submarinos nucleares clase Virginia.
HII (NYSE: HII), 미국 최대의 군용 선박 건조업체가 750번째 REMUS 무인 잠수정(UUV)인 REMUS 300 모델을 독일 해군에 인도하며 중요한 이정표를 달성했습니다. REMUS 플랫폼은 14개 나토 회원국을 포함해 30개국 이상에서 배치되는 등 큰 성공을 거두었습니다.
시스템의 신뢰성은 23년이 지난 현재도 90% 이상이 운용 중이라는 사실로 입증됩니다. REMUS 차량은 기뢰대응, 해양측량, 정보수집, 환경 모니터링 등 다양한 핵심 임무를 수행합니다. 개방형 아키텍처 덕분에 페이로드를 빠르게 통합하고 임무 맞춤형 구성이 가능하며, 최근에는 버지니아급 핵잠수함 어뢰관에서의 발사 및 회수 능력도 성공적으로 시연했습니다.
HII (NYSE: HII), le plus grand constructeur naval militaire des États-Unis, a franchi une étape importante en livrant son 750e véhicule submersible autonome REMUS (UUV), un modèle REMUS 300, à la Marine allemande. La plateforme REMUS s’est imposée avec des déploiements dans plus de 30 pays, dont 14 membres de l’OTAN.
La fiabilité du système est attestée par le fait que plus de 90 % des unités sont encore en service après 23 ans. Les véhicules REMUS assurent des missions cruciales telles que la lutte contre les mines, les levés hydrographiques, le renseignement et la surveillance environnementale. L’architecture ouverte de la plateforme facilite l’intégration rapide des charges utiles et des configurations adaptées à la mission ; elle a récemment démontré avec succès des capacités de lancement et de récupération depuis des tubes lance-torpilles de sous-marins nucléaires de la classe Virginia.
HII (NYSE: HII), der größte militärische Schiffbauer der USA, hat einen wichtigen Meilenstein erreicht: die Fertigstellung seines 750. REMUS unbemannten Unterwasserfahrzeugs (UUV), eines REMUS 300, für die deutsche Marine. Die REMUS-Plattform konnte mit Einsätzen in über 30 Ländern, darunter 14 NATO-Staaten, überzeugen.
Die Zuverlässigkeit des Systems zeigt sich darin, dass über 90 % der Einheiten nach 23 Jahren noch im Dienst sind. REMUS-Fahrzeuge erfüllen zahlreiche kritische Aufgaben wie Minenbekämpfung, hydrographische Vermessung, Aufklärung und Umweltüberwachung. Die offene Architektur erlaubt eine schnelle Integration von Nutzlasten und missionsspezifische Konfigurationen; kürzlich wurden zudem erfolgreich Starts und Bergungen aus Torpedorohren von Virginia-Klasse-Atom-U-Booten demonstriert.
- Over 90% of REMUS units delivered in past 23 years remain in service, demonstrating exceptional durability
- Strong market presence with deployment in over 30 countries, including 14 NATO members
- Demonstrated capability to launch from Virginia-class nuclear submarines, expanding operational flexibility
- Open architecture design enables rapid payload integration and future tech insertions
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HII's 750th REMUS UUV delivery confirms its dominance in naval autonomous systems with impressive global market penetration and platform longevity.
HII's milestone of delivering its 750th REMUS unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV) to the German Navy represents a significant achievement in the defense autonomous systems sector. With REMUS systems now deployed across 30+ countries including 14 NATO members, HII has established an impressive global footprint that solidifies its market leadership position.
The most compelling aspect of this announcement is the 90% operational rate of REMUS units delivered over the past 23 years. This exceptional platform longevity demonstrates both superior engineering and substantial lifecycle value—metrics that defense procurement officials prioritize when making acquisition decisions. The long service life translates to reduced total ownership costs and higher return on investment for military customers.
The REMUS platform's open architecture design enables rapid technology insertion and payload integration, allowing customers to adapt the systems for diverse missions including mine countermeasures, hydrographic surveys, intelligence gathering, and environmental monitoring. This versatility has clearly contributed to its market success.
Of particular strategic interest is the recent demonstration of REMUS deployment from Virginia-class submarine torpedo tubes. This capability significantly extends operational reach while reducing risk exposure for naval personnel. For investors, this submarine integration creates potential for additional retrofitting contracts across existing submarine fleets.
Germany's selection of the REMUS 300 reinforces HII's position as a trusted NATO supplier at a time when European defense spending is increasing in response to regional security concerns. This contract enhances HII's international revenue diversification while strengthening its position in the growing autonomous naval systems market.
LONDON, Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DSEI EXPO - HII (NYSE: HII), America’s largest military shipbuilder, and a leader in advanced unmanned autonomous technology solutions, today announced the completion of production of the 750th REMUS unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV) for a customer.
The German navy will receive the 750th REMUS, a REMUS 300, produced at the HII unmanned facility in Pocasset, Massachusetts.
This marks the continued global adoption of REMUS systems to support national security and maritime operations.
The REMUS line of UUVs is fielded in more than 30 countries, including 14 NATO members. Known for modularity, endurance, and proven performance, REMUS vehicles are deployed across defense, commercial, and research sectors for critical missions including mine countermeasures, hydrographic survey, intelligence gathering, and environmental monitoring.
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The REMUS open-architecture design allows rapid payload integration, enabling mission-specific configurations and future tech insertions, key factors in maintaining operational relevance and cost efficiency over time.
“The 750th REMUS order is an achievement that reflects both the trust of our international partners and the innovation of our teams,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of the Unmanned Systems business group in HII’s Mission Technologies division. “We are proud to support Germany as it strengthens its undersea capabilities and look forward to continuing to advance unmanned solutions that enhance security and operational readiness worldwide.”
The German navy selection of REMUS underscores HII’s role as a key partner in NATO’s collective defense efforts, providing allies with reliable and mission-proven technology for evolving undersea challenges.
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. This includes the recent successful demonstration of the launch and recover of REMUS autonomous undersea vehicles from the torpedo tubes of Virginia-class nuclear submarines. This capability will significantly extend mission range, reduce detection risk, and limit personnel exposure.
About HII
HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII’s mission is to deliver the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world.
As the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit:
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