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Huntington Ingalls Expands UK Unmanned Vehicles Site

January 13, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Huntington Ingalls Industries expands Portchester, England, site.
Increased support for UK and European customers.
Facility to support REMUS 620 assembly and training.
Partnership with Babcock for autonomous launch and recovery.

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Strategic Implications

This expansion may indicate growing demand for unmanned underwater vehicles in European defense markets. The partnership with Babcock suggests a focus on integrated autonomous systems, which could enhance HII's competitive position in the region. Increased investment in defense spending across NATO allies may also drive further growth opportunities for HII.

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What Happened

Doubling Support Capacity For European Customers And Navies

Huntington Ingalls Industries has doubled the size of its unmanned vehicles site in Portchester, England, to increase support capacity for UK and European customers. The expanded facility will support REMUS 620 assembly, training, and integration of Odyssey autonomy, as well as development of the new ROMULUS USV fleet. The site will also host a NATO REMUS users group meeting this week. According to Nicholas Green, senior manager international business development at HII, the company has delivered over 750 REMUS UUVs to 30 users worldwide. This development was reported by Breaking Defense.

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