U.S. Navy exercises option-year production contract for HII Lionfish SUUV

Jul 6, 2026 · Contract Award · HII Unmanned Systems · Defense

HII received an option-year production contract for the U.S. Navy Lionfish small unmanned undersea vehicle, a REMUS 300-based system for undersea missions.

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  • The Lionfish program can scale to up to 200 vehicles under a five-year structure.
  • HII had completed the 42nd Lionfish vehicle by the end of 2025.

HII Unmanned Systems develops and sustains unmanned maritime systems for defense, research, and commercial customers. Its REMUS unmanned underwater vehicle family supports mine countermeasures, ISR, survey, subsea inspection, and other maritime autonomy missions across naval and offshore environments.