Kongsberg Discovery Receives U.S. DoD Certification for MBR Communication System
Kongsberg Discovery announced that its Mobile Broadband Radio (MBR) MK3 series has received DD1494 certification from the United States Department of Defense (DoD), authorizing the systems for use across U.S. military operations.The DD1494 approval confirms that the MBR MK3 series, operating in the frequency range between 4.400-5.000 GHz (Nato Band IV), meets the DoD’s requirements for spectrum-dependent equipment. This certification ensures the systems can operate within designated frequency bands without interfering with other military or government communications systems, while providing
Kongsberg Discovery Announces Passive Acoustic Technology
Kongsberg Discovery is targeting a global roll out of advanced passive acoustic technology, helping markets such as the oil, gas and naval sectors detect operational anomalies from the outset, safeguarding critical subsea assets and environments. The push comes with the full integration of Naxys Technologies into the company, following on from its acquisition in January this year.Naxys has forged a position as Norway’s leading innovator in passive acoustics, serving the nation’s thriving energy sector. Its established passive hydrophone technology provides continuous acoustic monitoring
Kongsberg Discovery Buys Sensor Technologies from Argeo
Kongsberg Discovery is strengthening its capabilities for the detection and interpretation of complex underwater environments by expanding our product portfolio with electromagnetic sensors. The company has reached an agreement with Argeo’s bankruptcy estate to purchase three core technologies: The Argeo Whisper, Argeo Listen and Argeo Scope.The solutions will be integrated with Blue Insight, Kongsberg Discovery’s digital solution for accurate information from the oceans.President Martin Wien Fjell of Kongsberg Discovery said: “The technologies, named Argeo Whisper and Argeo
Supersize It: The U.S. Navy Is Seeking an Ultra-Large AUV
hulls. Snakehead’s fate has largely been sealed; the prototype vehicle is now designated as a test platform and is unlikely to transition to a program of record, while the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has awarded prototype contracts for commercial off the shelf (COTS) large AUVs to Kongsberg, Oceaneering, and Anduril Industries A recent GAO report indicated that Orca continues to suffer from delays and ballooning costs related to challenges with autonomy, navigation, and endurance, and concluded that it too may fail to become a program of record. Prior to the GAO report, in April of
Kongsberg Discovery Starts AUV Production in the US
Kongsberg Discovery has decided to start production of HUGIN, an autonomous underwater vehicle, in the U.S. This decision reflects the commitment to supporting the growing demand for advanced subsea technology in the U.S. market."By establishing domestic production capabilities, we aim to strengthen our U.S.-based supply chain and enhance our responsiveness to the evolving needs of our government and commercial customers. This demand has increased as global tension has risen," said Martin Wien Fjell, President of Kongsberg Discovery.Kongsberg Discovery have already delivered HUGIN to the U.S.
Deep Sea Vision, Deep Ocean Search Enter MoU
In conjunction with the launch of its brand-new Mariner XL ROV, Deep Ocean Search (DOS) Ltd entered a Memorandum of Understanding with the US company Deep Sea Vision (DSV).DSV is a deep-water survey company using Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) such as Kongsberg Hugin 6000 able to dive at 6,000msw depth with a track record in the deep ocean space. Through combined efforts to common clients, DSV and DOS can offer AUV and ROV services from the same platform with shared multirole personnel. With Mariner XL, DOS is offering for hire a 6000msw capable WROV which can be mobilized quickly and
Kongsberg Ramps Up Maritime Defense Production to Meet Growing Demand
Norwegian engineering group Kongsberg is building up production capacity to meet growing orders for its defence products, especially missiles, as European nations bulk up their military spending.Kongsberg, which has customers in defence, aerospace, maritime, energy and fishing industries, booked orders worth 18.18 billion Norwegian crowns ($1.80 billion) in the second quarter, 5% more than last year, it said on Wednesday.The Defence & Aerospace business made up 54% of those, as CEO Geir Håøy said the company was experiencing record-high market activity in the sector.Many European
Kongsberg Discovery Acquires Sonatech, Expands in the United States
Kongsberg Discovery announced on June 17 the signing of an agreement to acquire Sonatech, an expert in the field of underwater acoustics.This strategic move will support Kongsberg Discovery’s growth ambitions and enhance access to the U.S. Navy for the company’s product portfolio. The acquisition is expected to close later in 2025, subject to the necessary governmental approvals.With over 50 years of experience, Sonatech is a leading undersea acoustics engineering and manufacturing firm supporting U.S. Navy projects in the defense sector. For Kongsberg Discovery, the acquisition of SURF
Saildrone, Meta Complete First Unmanned, Autonomous Deep-Water Cable Route Survey in the North Atlantic
risk and cost.During the 26-day survey conducted in June and July 2024, the Saildrone Surveyor mapped more than 4,500 km of seabed, including complex topographies and challenging conditions, without a port call or outside assistance. Operating under sail and motor-sail modes and equipped with a Kongsberg EM304 MKII multibeam sonar, the Surveyor achieved swath coverage of up to 10 km in water depths of up to 5,500 meters.The demonstration focused on collecting bathymetric data along the established Anjana cable route and the recently surveyed Aurora route to directly compare the Saildrone Surveyor&rsquo
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