HII Leading in Technologies to Integrate Unmanned Systems with Naval Platforms

As a leader in unmanned maritime platforms and mission-enabling technologies, HII is advancing a growing portfolio of capabilities designed to seamlessly integrate autonomous systems with crewed ships and submarines. These innovations directly support the U.S. Navy's Hedge Strategy and its vision for Tailored Forces where manned and unmanned platforms operate as a unified, networked fleet.

At the center of this effort is a critical operational challenge facing the U.S. and allied navies: enabling unmanned systems to launch, recover, communicate, and operate effectively alongside traditional platforms in dynamic, contested environments and high seas.

As the nation's largest military shipbuilder and a global leader in autonomous maritime systems, HII is developing technologies that allow naval forces to function as a coordinated, distributed network. This integration expands sensing and surveillance capabilities, extends mission reach, and reduces risk to sailors.

"Autonomous unmanned systems are becoming a core component of naval operations," said Eric Chewning, executive vice president of maritime systems and corporate strategy. "Our focus is on integrating these systems with crewed ships so they operate as a single network."