HII hands over first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle

June 17, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić

American shipbuilder HII has delivered f the first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) to a US ally, marking a major milestone for the production of this next-generation autonomous underwater vehicle.

REMUS 130 is the latest addition to the REMUS family, which is used by the US Navy, allied naval forces, government agencies, research institutions and commercial operators worldwide for critical undersea missions.

As the third generation of the REMUS 100 series, REMUS 130 combines the mission effectiveness that has defined the REMUS brand with modernized electronics, open-architecture interfaces and enhanced payload flexibility. It features a compact, two-person portable design, operates at depths of up to 100 meters and provides up to 10 hours of endurance. Field-swappable batteries further increase operational availability and mission readiness.

According to HII, REMUS 130 integrates the Odyssey autonomous control system (ACS), advanced navigation, communications and processing capabilities, and modular interfaces. The UUV s designed to support a broad spectrum of missions, including:

Environmental monitoring and seabed mapping;
Oceanographic research and data collection;
Offshore energy and infrastructure inspection;
Search and rescue operations;
Mine countermeasures;
Environmental monitoring and seabed mapping.

“The delivery of the first REMUS 130 represents an important step in the continued evolution of the REMUS family,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of the Unmanned Systems group in HII’s Mission Technologies division.

“For decades, customers have relied on REMUS vehicles for their durability, ease of operation and proven performance. REMUS 130 builds on that legacy with a highly capable, modular platform that delivers greater flexibility, interoperability and value while leveraging common architecture across the REMUS fleet.”

This delivery further expands HII’s global portfolio of autonomous maritime systems, which includes more than 750 REMUS vehicles delivered worldwide. Today, REMUS systems are operated by 14 NATO navies.