HII wins out for UK's MHC Block 2 UUV procurement

The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence selected HII Mission Technologies to supply REMUS 620 uncrewed underwater vehicles for the Royal Navy’s Mine Hunting Capability Block 2 programme. The ministry announced the selection on 3 November 2026 and expected to award a £303 million contract around 16 November, after a standstill period. The planned purchase covers eight mission systems, each consisting of three vehicles and launch and recovery equipment, with the vehicles carrying Thales SAMDIS 600 sonar. The proposed contract includes support through May 2031 and an option to acquire up to 12 additional mission systems.