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HII Lionfish UUV Contract Worth Up To $347 Million For 200 Systems

Wednesday, October 11th, 2023

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HII Lionfish UUV Contract Worth Up To $347 Million For 200 Systems

The HII Remus 300 small unmanned undersea vehicle, the basis for the Navy’s Lionfish SUUV program. (Photo: HII)

The Navy recently awarded HII [HII] a Lionfish small unmanned undersea vehicle (SUUV) contract potentially worth up to $347 million over five years. Naval Sea Systems Command announced on Oct. 2 that the contract was awarded on Sept. 28. HII said the contract covers building nine Lionfish SUUVs but with options to increase up to 200 vehicles over five years, with a maximum value of over $347 million. The Navy said if all options are exercised, the work will last…

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