HII Wins U.S. Navy Contract for 10 ROMULUS USVs

The U.S. Navy has awarded two significant production contracts for autonomous vessels. HII will build 10 ROMULUS unmanned surface vessels for the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program, marking a shift toward fleet-scale deployment of operational autonomy. Simultaneously, Saronic Technologies secured a production contract for its 180-foot Marauder autonomous surface vessel following a successful at-sea evaluation. These awards demonstrate the Navy's commitment to integrating trusted, autonomous maritime capabilities into its operational fleet across various vessel sizes.