The current agreement, originally structured as a five-year deal, allows for the production of up to 200 units with a total valuation exceeding $347 million. By the close of 2025, HII will have delivered 42 of the small unmanned craft to the service. These vehicles are engineered for high-stakes maritime environments, handling intelligence gathering, surveillance, and reconnaissance tasks. Beyond basic monitoring, the Lionfish platform supports active electronic warfare and anti-submarine operations, providing the Navy with a versatile tool for undersea dominance.
US Navy Extends Lionfish Submarine Contract With HII
The US Navy has exercised a one-year production option for Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Lionfish, a compact unmanned undersea vehicle. This extension sustains a multi-year effort to integrate autonomous systems into the fleet, with the Newport News-based shipbuilder tasked to continue manufacturing at a steady clip through 2025.
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