HII Wins Pentagon Contract for Autonomous UUV System as $53.1B Backlog Supports $65.8B Naval Buildout
HII won a Defense Innovation Unit contract to deliver its submarine torpedo tube launch and recovery system for REMUS UUVs, enabling autonomous deployment and recovery from U.S. Navy boats. The company’s $53.1 billion backlog and 32% 2025 Mission Technologies income growth position it to benefit from a $65.8 billion naval buildout.
1. DIU Awards TTLR System Contract
HII has secured a contract from the Defense Innovation Unit to deliver its Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery (TTLR) system for REMUS unmanned underwater vehicles, enabling autonomous deployment and recovery from U.S. Navy submarines without diver assistance.
2. Robust Shipbuilding Backlog and Naval Buildout
HII holds a $53.1 billion shipbuilding backlog and stands to benefit from the Department of Defense’s $65.8 billion 2027 shipbuilding request, the largest since 1962, providing multi-year revenue visibility in nuclear submarine design and construction.
3. Mission Technologies Segment Growth and SHIELD Involvement
HII’s Mission Technologies operating income rose approximately 32% year-over-year in 2025, and the company plays a prime role in the $151 billion SHIELD program, advancing undersea autonomy, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.