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The American shipbuilding company Huntington Ingalls Industries has supplied the US Navy with the first two small unmanned underwater vehicles Lionfish SUUV (Small Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle). As part of the relevant program, it is planned to supply about 200 such devices to the American Navy.
The Army Recognition publication considers this event an important milestone in the modernization of underwater naval warfare and notes that although the Lionfish SUUV (Small Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle) is based on the proven HII REMUS 300 platform, it is more than just a simple modification. As part of the program, Lionfish has significant improvements that meet the operating standards and cybersecurity requirements of the U.S. Navy. It is noteworthy that Lionfish is the first and only cyber-compatible unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) adopted by the US Navy.
Because the REMUS 300 platform has a modular design with an open architecture, Lionfish has inherited this flexibility, while retaining the technical foundation of the platform — a 305-meter diving depth, a maximum speed of 5 knots, and customizable lithium-ion battery modules that provide a mission duration of up to 30 hours. The underwater drone's form factor allows it to be quickly deployed from various naval vessels, including small boats and submarines. The Lionfish SUUV is designed for a wide range of missions, including mine warfare, reconnaissance, surveillance and reconnaissance, anti-submarine and electronic warfare.
The American shipbuilding company Huntington Ingalls Industries has supplied the US Navy with the first two small unmanned underwater vehicles Lionfish SUUV (Small Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle). As part of the relevant program, it is planned to supply about 200 such devices to the American Navy.
The Army Recognition publication considers this event an important milestone in the modernization of underwater naval warfare and notes that although the Lionfish SUUV (Small Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle) is based on the proven HII REMUS 300 platform, it is more than just a simple modification. As part of the program, Lionfish has significant improvements that meet the operating standards and cybersecurity requirements of the U.S. Navy. It is noteworthy that Lionfish is the first and only cyber-compatible unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) adopted by the US Navy.
Since the REMUS 300 platform has a modular design with an open architecture, Lionfish has inherited this flexibility, while maintaining the technical basis of the platform — a diving depth of 305 meters, a maximum speed of 5 knots and customizable lithium-ion battery modules that provide a mission duration of up to 30 hours. The underwater drone's form factor allows it to be quickly deployed from various naval vessels, including small boats and submarines. The Lionfish SUUV is designed for a wide range of missions, including mine warfare, reconnaissance, surveillance and reconnaissance, anti-submarine and electronic warfare.
