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HII Leads DefenseTech LIVE Event and Highlights How Mission Technologies is Accelerating Across All Domains
MCLEAN, Va., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) showcased its defense technology portfolio of proven products and capabilities, developed within its Mission Technologies division, at this week's DefenseTech LIVE event in Arlington. The forum theme, 'Accelerating Mission Technologies Across All Domains,' inspired collaboration and innovation across national security and defense communities. A recap of the event, including interviews with the speakers, will air at 8:30 p.m. June 24, 2025, on WJLA 24/7 News and on fedgovtoday. The forum welcomed hundreds of government and industry leaders and featured HII's interactive technology showcase and collaborative strategy sessions. Attendees explored cutting-edge technologies that enhance mission readiness across all warfighting domains. 'We support the warfighter and our nation's security, and I'm very proud to be part of this team that's doing that for our nation,' said Andy Green, executive vice president of HII and president of HII's Mission Technologies division. 'We're staying on the cutting edge of innovation and leveraging the best minds out there to support our national security. This is all about empowering our warfighters.'Photos accompanying this release are available at: Session topics included: Next-Generation Defense Innovation: Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Mission Success The Future of Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2): Driving Interoperability and Connectivity Unmanned Maritime in a Contested Environment Full-Spectrum Cyber Operations: Achieving Dominance in Cyberspace through a Cohesive, Multi-faceted Cyber Strategy Battlefield Electronic Warfare Through demonstrations at the event, attendees explored emerging solutions that support the U.S. military and its allies through discussions and real-world examples. To learn more about the technologies featured at DefenseTech LIVE, visit the new HII products page — — which spotlights HII Mission Technologies' growing portfolio, including: Autonomy & AI for smarter, faster decision-making across domains REMUS, the uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) delivered to and currently in operation in 30 countries around the world C5ISR Systems to command, control, and connect operations in real time Cyber & EW to dominate digital battlefields and protect mission-critical systems Simulation & Training to prepare warfighters with cutting-edge tools Logistics & Readiness to sustain operations and ensure mission success HII's Mission Technologies division is advancing the future of defense and national security with cutting-edge capabilities across every domain: land, sea, air, space and cyberspace. From AI and big data to unmanned systems, cyber operations, and spectrum engineering, HII is enabling mission readiness through innovation in every critical technology area. As the strategic landscape evolves, HII's commitment is clear: deliver mission-ready technologies that give customers an edge where and when it matters most. About HII HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII's mission is to deliver the world's most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world. As the nation's largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit: HII on the web: HII on Facebook: HII on X: HII on Instagram: Contact: Greg McCarthy(202) A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Science
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Dire Wolf Cloning Sparks $13.6M Surge in Solana Meme Coin as Colossal Unveils Gene-Edited Pups
Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based biotech firm, claims to have revived the dire wolf using ancient DNA and gene-editing technology. The announcement, published in The New Yorker, triggered a surge of interest both online and in the cryptocurrency space. Shortly after the news broke, a Solana-based meme coin called REMUS appeared on and rapidly gained traction, hitting a $13.33 million market cap in just nine hours. It later reached a new peak of $13.61 million before falling to $6.2 million. Colossal used DNA extracted from a 13,000-year-old tooth and a 72,000-year-old skull to identify key differences between dire wolves and their closest living relative, the gray wolf. Scientists edited the gray wolf's DNA to resemble that of the extinct species and then inserted the modified cells into gray wolf ova. These were implanted into domestic dog surrogates, resulting in the birth of two pups: Remus and Romulus. A third, named Khaleesi, followed months later. Though only a few months old, the pups have already begun exhibiting wild behavior, such as howling and stalking. Remus, now four feet long and 80 lbs, is expected to grow to six feet and 150 lbs. These animals will not be allowed to breed and will live on a 2,000-acre plot secured by a 10-foot-high fence and monitored by drones. The internet responded quickly, with Elon Musk and Joe Rogan posting about the announcement. However, not everyone is convinced. Zoologist Philip Seddon of the University of Otago told the BBC that the animals should be regarded as "genetically modified grey wolves" rather than true dire wolves. The sudden excitement around the project spilled into the crypto market. The REMUS token, initially inactive for five hours, surged over 5665% within hours of launch. A trader turned $1,000 into $108,700. The coin saw a 24-hour trading volume of $39.58 million before falling 32.89% from its all-time high of $0.01366. Other coins themed after the cloned pups, including Romulus and Khaleesi, were also created, peaking at $2.11 million and $786,000 in market cap, respectively, with price jumps of over 50% and 236%. Colossal, founded in 2021 by Ben Lamm and George Church, previously raised over $200 million in a Series C funding round led by TWG Global, with investors including Winklevoss Capital, Breyer Capital, and Animoca Brands. Earlier this year, the company used woolly mammoth DNA to create a "woolly mouse," which also led to a meme coin that briefly reached a $3.3 million valuation. Future targets for 'de-extinction' include the dodo, Tasmanian tiger, and woolly mammoth.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Automotive
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HII Delivers Initial Lionfish SUUVs to U.S. Navy Under Multi-Year Program
POCASSET, Mass., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced the delivery of first two Lionfish small uncrewed undersea vehicles (SUUVs) to the U.S. Navy under a program that could scale to 200 vehicles, with a contract value exceeding $347 million. Lionfish is based on HII's REMUS 300 platform, a modular, open-architecture SUUV engineered for multi-mission adaptability and the program was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Navy and Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), to accelerate the adoption of dual-use commercial technologies into U.S. Department of Defense programs. The program has been recognized as the U.S. Navy's first transition from an other transaction prototype to full-scale production. The Lionfish SUUV is the first, and only, cyber-compliant uncrewed underwater vehicle. 'This delivery represents a key milestone in the Lionfish program,' said Duane Fotheringham, president of Mission Technologies' Uncrewed Systems business group. 'The success and on-time delivery of Lionfish is the product of close collaboration between the government and industry team that will put a critical mine hunting capability in the hands of sailors and marines in an operationally relevant time frame.' HII was awarded the U.S. Navy's Lionfish system program contract in 2023, and production of the Lionfish is underway at HII's Uncrewed Systems facility in accompanying this release are available at: The U.S. Navy's selection of REMUS 300 underscores confidence in the REMUS's field-proven performance and its adaptability to dynamic mission profiles. Lionfish is designed to address critical undersea warfare needs, including mine countermeasures, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), anti-submarine warfare, and electronic warfare. The REMUS UUV family delivers critical advantages across modern naval operations and the autonomous systems have been proven to operate independently or in conjunction with crewed platforms — such as Virginia-class nuclear submarines — to extend mission range, reduce detection risk, and limit personnel exposure. The REMUS open-architecture design allows rapid payload integration, enabling mission-specific configurations and future tech insertions — key factors in maintaining operational relevance and cost efficiency over time. To date, HII has sold more than 700 REMUS vehicles to over 30 countries, including 14 NATO members. Notably, over 90% of REMUS units delivered in the past 23 years remain in service, demonstrating platform durability and lifecycle value — both critical in defense acquisition decision-making. About HII HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII's mission is to deliver the world's most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world. As the nation's largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit: HII on the web: HII on Facebook: HII on X: HII on Instagram: Contact: Greg McCarthy(202) A photo accompanying this announcement is available at:
