HII Scoops Order for Remus 620 UUV from International Client
is the premier medium-class UUV designed for adaptability, versatility and long-range operations. Its adaptability to a wide range of missions, from oceanographic research to defense operations, showcases the innovative spirit of our team and the advanced capabilities of our technology,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of Mission Technologies’ Unmanned Systems business group.To remind, HII Mission Technologies unveiled REMUS 130, a new UUV model based on the highly successful HII REMUS series, at the Oceanology International 2024 conference and exhibition earlier this week.HII Mission Technologies
US Navy Orders Up to 200 UUVs from HII for $347 Million
adapt to and support a variety of mission needs,” said Andy Green, executive vice president of HII and president of Mission Technologies.“We are pleased with the Navy’s decision to support a combat-proven technology, essential to the Navy’s undersea mission,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of Mission Technologies’ Unmanned Systems business group. “Our team is committed to delivering fully capable vehicles that will enhance the effectiveness of the warfighter against emerging threats.”The Lionfish System was developed through an innovative process
NOAA Orders Two REMUS 620 UUVs
collection, surveillance and electronic warfare. Each has a battery life of up to 110 hours and a range of 275 nautical miles.“The REMUS 620 is the first medium-class UUV designed to accurately deliver this range of advanced above- and below-water effects at long range,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of Mission Technologies’ Unmanned Systems business group.“There has been tremendous market interest in the REMUS 620,” Fotheringham added, noting the company's backlog for its REMUS 300 vehicles has been steadily increasing.HII said its REMUS line of UUVs has
HII and Ocean Aero Partner to Expand Capabilities of Their Unmanned Systems
fusion and perception capabilities, and accelerated seabed-to-shore data transmission methods.“We are pleased to partner with Ocean Aero to further expand the operational capabilities of the U.S. Armed Forces, partner nations and other maritime-focused commercial institutions,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of the Unmanned Systems business group at HII’s Mission Technologies division. “We are excited to combine the best of our individual products to deliver an exceptional suite of solutions to our customers.”Kevin Decker, Ocean Aero chief executive officer, said, &ldquo
HII’s New Medium Class UUV sports Kraken SAS
on HII’s new REMUS 620 Medium Class UUV. HII selected the Kraken Aquapix MINSAS-60 and MINSAS-120 as the standard imagery sonar options due to the Kraken’s combination of performance and versatility to suit a wide range of customer needs at a commercially competitive price, said Duane Fotheringham, President of Mission Technologies’ Unmanned Systems business, HII, in an interview with Marine Technology Reporter for it December 2022 edition. “This sensor provides high resolution interferometric Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) and Bathymetry imagery along with optional real
Kraken Wins $50+ Million Contract for Royal Canadian Navy Minehunting
system will enable the Canadian Armed Forces to safely detect and, if necessary, neutralize underwater threats without the need to enter a suspected minefield. Being able to declare sea lines of communication as “safe”, in times of crisis, is critical to the Global Economy.”Duane Fotheringham, President of the Unmanned Systems business group at HII’s Mission Technologies division, said, “We’re proud to be part of the Kraken team bringing this world class mine hunting capability to the Royal Canadian Navy. Our newest REMUS 300s represents the most advanced
HII Debuts REMUS 620 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV)
by the U.S. Navy as the program of record for the Lionfish Small UUV — the REMUS 620 has a battery life of up to 110 hours and a range of 275 nautical miles.“Retaining a forward strategic advantage requires the ability to deliver a multitude of effects from under the sea,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of Mission Technologies’ Unmanned Systems business group. “The REMUS 620 is the first medium UUV designed to accurately deliver this range of advanced above-and-below water effects at long range.”Built to support current and next-generation naval and special operations
UK Navy Acquires Three REMUS 100 UUVs
(UUVs) to the U.K. Royal Navy. The new systems bring enhanced endurance and the latest generation of sensors and payloads, allowing for increased data quality and mission efficiency, HII said.“We’re proud to continue our longstanding partnership with the U.K. Royal Navy,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of the Unmanned Systems business group at HII’s Mission Technologies division. “Our newest REMUS 100s will bolster their existing fleet with increased capability for the U.K.’s subsea autonomous operations.”With these new systems, the U.K.’s Ministry
AUV Extravaganza: Tech Advances in Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
side scan sonar, with a raft of optional payloads.It has a common operating system for interoperability with all other REMUS vehicles and an open-architecture and modularity to enable easy integration of hardware and software, with optional development kits to enable third-party integration, said Duane Fotheringham, president of the Unmanned Systems business group in HII’s Mission Technologies division.It has sealed replaceable, modular sections that can be changed in damp environments in the field. “We can pull it on deck and in 10 minutes put in a new battery pack and send it on another
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