HII and Incat Crowther of Sydney Showcase Strategic USV Partnership at Indo Pacific 2025, Emphasizing Australia’s Role in Global Defense Innovation

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025
11:00 a.m.
Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition
International Convention Centre Sydney, Australia
HII Booth Number: 2A34

SYDNEY, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII), America’s largest military shipbuilder and a global leader in unmanned autonomous maritime systems, will join with Sydney-based Incat Crowther at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition to highlight the transformative international partnership shaping the future of unmanned surface vessel (USV) technology and global defense collaboration.

The briefing will focus on the companies’ collaboration on ROMULUS, HII’s newly announced family of modular, AI-enabled USVs powered by the advanced Odyssey Autonomous Control System (ACS). The flagship of the program, ROMULUS 190, is currently under construction in close coordination with Incat Crowther reinforcing Australia’s critical strategic integration into the global defense industrial base.

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“ROMULUS is a force multiplier,” said Andy Green, president of HII’s Mission Technologies division. “By combining U.S. shipbuilding strength, AI-driven autonomy, and the expertise of international partners like Incat Crowther, we are delivering an adaptable, scalable system for today’s and tomorrow’s maritime missions.”

Dr. Andrew Tuite, the Technical Director of Incat Crowther, reinforced the importance of the collaboration: “This program is a milestone for Australian defense design and engineering. Our role in ROMULUS 190 is proof that Australia is not just a regional contributor, but a critical player in the global defense industrial base. Together with HII, we’re building the future of autonomous maritime operations.”

ROMULUS 190 is a 190-foot, AI-enabled USV built on a commercial-standard hull and designed for rapid, repeatable production. With speeds over 25 knots and a range of 2,500 nautical miles while carrying four 40-foot ISO containers, it is purpose-built for global mission deployment and sustained autonomy. The vessel is being developed in partnership with Incat Crowther, Breaux Brothers and Beier Integrated Systems.