The United States' largest military shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (HII), Newport News, Va., reports that construction of the prototype for its ROMULUS uncrewed surface vessel (USV) family is 30% complete and remains on schedule for sea trials in the fourth quarter of 2026.
The company detailed the progress during a visit by executives to Breaux Brothers Enterprises, Loreauville, La., where the prototype is being built. HII leaders toured the shipyard with build partners Breaux Brothers and Incat Crowther and reviewed work on hull construction, integration of HII’s Odyssey Autonomous Control System (ACS), and outfitting.