HII delivers autonomous vessel prototypes to U.S. Marine Corps

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HII, MetalCraft Marine Deliver Next-Generation Autonomous USV Prototypes for U.S. Marine Corps

May 15, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

MCLEAN, Va., May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII), in partnership with MetalCraft Marine, has delivered and sea tested two unmanned surface vessels (USV) awarded in a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) contract for smaller form factor autonomous boat prototypes for the U.S. Marine Corps.

The two ROMULUS-25 autonomous USVs were delivered in December 2025 and supported successful testing and demonstration of advanced autonomous mission behaviors at sea.

Successfully delivering on this prototype contract with the Defense Innovation Unit and the U.S. Marine Corps is a strong recognition of HIIs deep... More