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US firm successfully demonstrates ship-based Sea Launcher for autonomous underwater vehicle ops

HII successfully demonstrated a ship-based Sea Launcher system for autonomous underwater vehicle operations.


The system automatically launched and recovered a REMUS autonomous underwater vehicle at sea.


This operation required no direct human handling, reducing risk for crew members onboard.


Automated launch and recovery enable faster, safer deployment during complex maritime missions.


The technology improves operational flexibility for naval and ocean research applications.


This milestone highlights progress in unmanned maritime systems and advanced naval automation.

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