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HII, MetalCraft Marine Deliver Next-Generation Autonomous USV Prototypes for U.S. Marine Corps
MCLEAN, Va., May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII), in partnership with MetalCraft Marine, has delivered and sea tested two unmanned surface vessels (USV) awarded in a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) contract for smaller form factor autonomous boat prototypes for the U.S. Marine Corps. The two ROMULUS-25 autonomous USVs were delivered in December 2025 and supported successful testing and demonstration of advanced autonomous mission behaviors at sea. “Successfully delivering on this prot
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