Huntington Ingalls Industries said today it has agreed to acquire Hydroid, which provides advanced marine robotics to the defense and maritime markets, in a $350 million deal. As part of the transaction, HII will also establish a strategic alliance with Kongsberg Maritime, the owner of Hydroid. The Pocasset, MA-based Hydroid will become part of Huntington Ingalls' technical solutions division. "The acquisition of Hydroid expands HII capabilities in the strategically important and rapidly growing autonomous and unmanned maritime systems market," the...