What Happened
Norwegian Defense Group Expands Autonomous Underwater Capabilities
KONGSBERG, a Norwegian defense and technology group, has secured a $54 million contract modification from the US Department of War’s Defense Innovation Unit and the US Navy for autonomous underwater vehicles and related components. The contract extends KONGSBERG’s collaboration with the US Navy and reflects the company’s confidence in its autonomous underwater technology. According to Envanter Medya, KONGSBERG has signed AUV contracts worth $160 million across all markets in 2026, highlighting the growing demand for underwater capabilities.