# Bayou Metal Supply selected as aluminum supply partner for HII ROMULUS USV program

Bayou Metal Supply & Manufacturing has been selected by HII as a strategic aluminum supply and fabrication partner for the ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel program. Bayou launched a dedicated manufacturing line at its Slidell, Louisiana facility to support the program.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-06-24
- Where: Slidell, Louisiana, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: aluminum structural components for unmanned surface vessels
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [HII](https://endata.com/companies/39223.md) (customer)
- [Bayou Metal Supply & Manufacturing](https://endata.com/companies/92369.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [bayoumetalsupply.com](https://bayoumetalsupply.com/blog/bayou-metal-supply-manufacturing-selected-as-aluminum-fabrication-partner-for-hiis-romulus-unmanned-surface-vessel-program), 2026-06-24: "Their ability to combine material supply with advanced fabrication strengthens our production model, reduces risk, and accelerates delivery of the ROMULUS USV to the fleet."

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