The REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) has been successfully validated for compatibility with Virginia-class submarine weapons and torpedo tube systems, marking a key milestone for future undersea operations. The testing, conducted by Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the US Navy, involved a full dry run using the Shock and Fire Enclosure Capsule (SAFECAP) to monitor the vehicle’s lithium-ion battery health during simulated launch and recovery.
This achievement clears the way for upcoming in-water launch and recovery tests at a US Navy facility. The ability to deploy UUVs through torpedo tubes enhances submarine mission capabilities by enabling remote intelligence gathering, surveillance, and mine countermeasures with reduced risk to crew.
The REMUS 620 is a 3.1-meter battery-powered UUV capable of operating at depths up to 600 feet, with a 100-hour endurance and a range of 275 nautical miles. Its modular design supports diverse payloads for multi-mission flexibility, including electronic warfare and hydrographic survey operations.
