The REMUS 620 UUV has passed a critical integration test with Virginia-class submarine systems, thanks to a joint effort by Huntington Ingalls Industries, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the US Navy. This assessment confirms the vehicle’s ability to fit and function within submarine torpedo tubes and weapons systems.
Using the SAFECAP system, which tracks battery health during operations, the team completed a dry launch sequence at the Navy’s Cradle Payload Integration Facility. Wet testing is scheduled for later this summer.
Traditionally, UUV deployment required dry deck shelters, limiting availability and demanding crew involvement. However, compatibility with torpedo tubes for both launch and recovery increases operational versatility and minimizes human exposure to high-risk missions.
Designed for endurance and depth, REMUS 620 supports a 100-hour mission duration and a range of 275 nautical miles. It can carry mission-specific payloads for tasks such as reconnaissance, hydrographic mapping, and mine detection.
