HII REMUS UUV Marks 18 Years Serving Australia, and Continues to Lead Globally as Unmanned Undersea Vehicle of Choice

SYDNEY, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) is celebrating 18 years of REMUS unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) operations in Australia at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney.

REMUS first entered the Australia market in 2007 when the Royal Australian Navy acquired REMUS 600.

“BlueZone Group is proud of our enduring partnership with HII in delivering the REMUS UUV to Australia. This proven and advanced platform continues to deliver reliable performance and plays a vital role in strengthening national and regional autonomous underwater capabilities,” said Neil Hodges, managing director of BlueZone Group.

The BlueZone Group, based in Newcastle, New South Wales, is an official Australian sales partner, logistics integrator, and depot maintenance provider for HII, supporting regional growth, customer engagement, and equipment sustainment.

The milestone highlights REMUS’ global leadership in autonomous undersea systems and its critical role in advancing regional maritime science, security, innovation and research.

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“REMUS is a force multiplier beneath the surface — quiet, flexible and reliable,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of HII’s Unmanned Systems group. “As we mark 18 years of REMUS operations in Australia, we are also building the future by delivering smarter, more integrated unmanned systems that help our partners maintain undersea dominance in a rapidly shifting domain.”

For almost two decades, Australian military and agencies have relied on REMUS technology for a wide range of missions — from naval training and mine countermeasures to scientific research and environmental monitoring.

As security challenges in the Indo-Pacific evolve, REMUS continues to provide a high-impact, low-risk solution for autonomous operations. It’s proven, adaptable, and ready for what’s next.

A Platform with Staying Power

As Indo Pacific Expo 2025 showcases the future of maritime capability, REMUS stands out as the UUV with proven performance, global trust, and expanding capabilities for future missions.

The REMUS family supports modern naval operations with unmatched versatility. Its autonomous systems can operate independently or alongside crewed vessels. In a recent breakthrough, REMUS vehicles were successfully launched and recovered from the torpedo tubes of Virginia-class submarines — extending mission reach, reducing exposure risk, and enhancing stealth.