HII described REMUS as the world’s most widely deployed autonomous underwater vehicle. The family is used by the U.S. Navy, allied naval forces, government agencies, research institutions and commercial operators for undersea missions.
REMUS 130 builds on more than 25 years of operational use. It is the latest addition to the REMUS family and the third generation of the REMUS 100 series.
The new variant combines the reliability, simplicity and mission effectiveness associated with the REMUS line. HII said it also adds modernized electronics, open-architecture interfaces and enhanced payload flexibility.
“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.”
REMUS 130 is designed to meet demand for affordable and adaptable autonomous underwater systems. The vehicle has a compact, two-person-portable design, can operate at depths of up to 100 meters and offers up to 10 hours of endurance.
HII said field-swappable batteries increase operational availability and mission readiness. The vehicle is built on the same technology foundation as the REMUS 300 and REMUS 620 platforms.
REMUS 130 integrates HII’s Odyssey Autonomous Control System. It also includes advanced navigation, communications and processing capabilities.
The platform uses modular interfaces for rapid integration of commercial, government and customer-developed payloads. HII said this design supports changing mission needs while reducing lifecycle costs and technology risk.
Odyssey ACS uses an open-architecture design to turn underwater vehicles into intelligent robotic systems. The system is currently deployed on REMUS platforms in more than 30 countries.
HII said Odyssey enables collaborative autonomy, sensor fusion and enhanced perception. These capabilities support a wide range of vehicles, sensors, payloads and mission profiles.
REMUS 130 is designed for missions including oceanographic research and data collection. It can also support offshore energy and infrastructure inspection, search and rescue operations, mine countermeasures, environmental monitoring and seabed mapping.
The delivery expands HII’s global portfolio of autonomous maritime systems. The company said more than 750 REMUS vehicles have been delivered worldwide.
REMUS systems are operated by 14 NATO navies. HII said the vehicles have earned a reputation for reliability, longevity and mission versatility across defense, commercial and scientific applications.
