Unmanned underwater vehicles will help with harbor and ship's force protection
NewsDecember 16, 2015
QUINCY, Mass. U.S. Navy officials selected Bluefin Robotics for unmanned underwater vehicles that will assist in remotely searching and investigating ship hulls, harbor sea floors, among other areas of interest for improved force protection. The contract’s estimated worth is $5 million.
Vehicles orders under this contract will be used in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Hull Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Localization System (EOD HULS) Program of Record, officials say. Known as the MK19, the EOD HUL system consists of two vehicles and associated support equipment.
Bluefin Robotics will also provide engineering support, operator training, on-board repair parts, depot spares, retrofit, addition of new capabilities, and the manufacturing of systems 6 and 7.
Delivery of Systems 6 and 7 are scheduled for Spring 2016.
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