Integration demonstrates the compatibility of Thales multi-aspect synthetic aperture SAMDIS 600 sonar with HII’s highly modular, long-endurance REMUS 620 UUV
Largest military shipbuilding firm in the United States, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and French defence and electronics firm Thales have announced the successful integration and field exercise of the Thales SAMDIS 600 sonar with HII’s next generation REMUS 620 Medium Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV).
According to a press statement, integration demonstrates the compatibility of Thales multi-aspect synthetic aperture SAMDIS 600 sonar with HII’s highly modular, long-endurance REMUS 620 UUV. Together, the systems deliver advanced autonomous mine detection, classification, and imaging, offering naval forces and partners around the world enhanced capability for undersea security, mine countermeasures and subsea infrastructure monitoring.
“Teaming the Thales’ advanced SAMDIS 600 sensor in the REMUS 620 underscores the power of collaboration in driving innovation for our customers. This milestone demonstrates not only the adaptability of the REMUS 620 but also the strength of industry partnerships in delivering next-generation, interoperable solutions that enhance undersea dominance for NATO and allied forces,” says Duane Fotheringham, President of Mission Technologies’ Unmanned Systems business group.
The statement adds that the exercise, completed at the end of August at the HII Pocasset facility in Massachusetts marks a milestone in advancing autonomous undersea mine countermeasure capabilities.
“SAMDIS empowers missions with enhanced efficiency and effectiveness, serving as a crucial enabler for precise acoustic identification through its multi-aspect and high-resolution SAS capabilities. This achievement is the result of a strong working relationship with HII, demonstrating the strength of industry collaboration in delivering advanced solutions for the benefit of our users’ missions,” says Paul Armstrong, Managing Director, Underwater Systems, Thales, United Kingdom.