HII and Shield AI completed a successful test of their integrated autonomy solution on the ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition. The test, conducted in Virginia Beach, integrated Shield AI’s Hivemind software with HII’s Odyssey autonomy suite on the ROMULUS 20 USV. The partnership aims to accelerate autonomy across domains and platforms, with ROMULUS 190 under construction to exceed 25 knots and operate up to 2,500 nautical miles. Hivemind enables complex missions in GPS- and communications-denied environments, enhancing the capabilities of unmanned systems.

The collaboration between HII and Shield AI demonstrates the rapid adaptability of autonomy frameworks, with the successful deployment on ROMULUS 20 validating the power of the partnership. The integration of Hivemind and Odyssey paves the way for greater autonomy across the ROMULUS fleet, supporting multi-agent autonomy and intelligent operations. The partnership aims to maintain a credible deterrent posture in today’s complex geopolitical environment by delivering advanced maritime capabilities in record time.

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