HII unveils new maritime operations framework

Huntington Ingalls Industries unveiled a next-generation framework for joint, mission-enabled maritime operations at the Navy League of the United States Sea-Air-Space Expo 2026. This framework integrates Huntington Ingalls Industries's naval warships, modular and containerized capabilities, autonomous unmanned systems, and open-architecture mission technologies, aligning with the United States's 'Hedge Strategy' Fighting Instructions. The approach aims to shift naval warfare from concentrated force to distributed, integrated operations across multiple domains, utilizing manned-unmanned platform teaming. Key components include ROMULUS unmanned surface vessels, Minotaur Mission Management System, Odyssey Autonomous Control System, and REMUS unmanned undersea vehicle. Eric Chewning, Executive Vice President at Huntington Ingalls Industries, highlighted the importance of connecting platforms and enabling missions through open architecture and modular design. This initiative is designed to provide the United States with more flexible, scalable options for presence and combat power, enhancing adaptability to emerging threats.