Kongsberg Maritime Formally Separates From Kongsberg Gruppen
company. A new management team is in place, the divisional structure has been changed, and critical functions have been strengthened.“Going forward, we will continue to build on our already leading position and seize new business opportunities, including in the growing market for solutions with both civil and defence applications,” says Edvardsen Haugan.She adds that the company's headquarters will remain in Norway.“Kongsberg Maritime and the rest of the Norwegian maritime cluster have great strategic importance for the country, and we will work to strengthen that significance
Study Assesses U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Inland Navigation Project Delivery
benefits to the Nation from projects’ execution are consistently delayed. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works mission is responsible for constructing the Nation’s inland waterways infrastructure. The HDR study employed a multi-faceted approach, including interviews with customers of the Corps and other relevant entities to obtain perspectives on improving the delivery of lock and dam projects. In addition, HDR conducted comprehensive background research and broader analyses of the systemic challenges associated with delivering large-scale infrastructure projects
USACE's Major General Jason Kelly & Modernizing America’s Waterways
Fiber-reinforced polymers and new construction materials promise longer life cycles and reduced maintenance—critical advantages when assets are 70-plus years old.Asset Management Tools: Sophisticated analytics provide deeper insights into structural health, helping the Corps prioritize resources with greater accuracy.Optimized Dredging & Sediment ManagementOn the coastal side, Kelly stresses the need for sustainable navigation and channel deepening to accommodate today’s larger vessels. “If we are going to remain competitive globally, we must advance deep-draft projects,&rdquo
Ensuring Reliable Navigation for Tactical Divers
Sales Engineer at Blueprint Subsea, explains, “Once GPS drops out, the unit seamlessly switches to the DVL, just as any remotely operated vehicle (ROV) would, enabling accurate underwater navigation until the diver resurfaces.”Blueprint offers a variety of Artemis systems, each equipped with sensors and a DVL according to mission needs. The ArtemisPRO, their most advanced navigation system designed for military and Special Forces divers, uses Nortek’s DVL 1000. The ArtemisSX, which can be used as a diver handheld or paired with a diver propulsion vehicle, uses the DVL 500 Compact
Kongsberg to Spin Off Maritime Unit, Combine Defense Businesses in Strategic Split
a world where security and sustainability are expected to dominate in the coming decades. Individually, the companies will gain better navigation opportunities and execution capabilities within their respective markets. Both companies will continue to have significant national strategic importance with headquarters in Norway,” added Eivind Reiten, Chair of the Board of Kongsberg Gruppen.“The units operate in different international markets that are undergoing change. This places different demands on business models. Kongsberg Maritime holds a leading technology position and offers products
Ukrainian Man Arrested in Connection to 2022 Nord Stream Pipeline Attacks
largely severed Russian gas supplies to Europe, prompting a major escalation in the Ukraine conflict and squeezing energy supplies on the continent. No one has taken responsibility for the blasts and Ukraine has denied any role.The arrest comes just as Kyiv is engaged in fraught diplomatic discussions with the United States over how to end the war in Ukraine without giving away major concessions and swathes of its own territory to Russia."Politically we are firmly on Ukraine's side and will continue to be so," said Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig when asked if the arrest would
Coast Guard Establishes Robotics Office
the office is to accelerate the development, acquisition, fielding and sustainment of robotics and autonomous system capabilities across the Coast Guard.Key goals include developing a robust and adaptable acquisition process tailored to technological advancement, fostering innovation through collaboration with industry, academia, and other government agencies and ensuring the long-term sustainability of deployed capabilities through comprehensive sustainment planning.A central element of this effort will be advancing the Coast Guard’s Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Strategy. The office will facilitate
PXGEO Appoints Head of Strategy and Transformation
;s CCO, will drive long-term strategic direction to deliver sustainable growth and lasting competitive advantage.PXGEO was established in 2021, and currently employs a workforce of 400 across strategic global locations, including its Dubai headquarters and offices in Paris, Houston, and Oslo, along with a dedicated offshore workforce.Having been with PXGEO since its inception, Burlid brings an extensive and deep understanding of the company’s operations, culture and commercial landscape.Prior to PXGEO, Burlid spent 13 years at Polarcus, a publicly traded geophysical service provider, where
Coming in from the Cold: Canadian Arctic Security Takes Center Stage
More than 75% of Canada’s world-leading coastline (upwards of 150,000 miles or 240,000 kilometers) is Arctic, along with roughly 40% of the land. Geopolitical instability, mixed with strained relations with the United States, a rapidly warming climate and constant technological advancement have heightened northern security concerns, especially for a nation so intertwined with Arctic ecosystems and communities.Warm Weather, Frosty RelationsAlthough challenges to Arctic security are not singular to Canada, they are numerous and complex, requiring multifaceted solutions. “The Arctic has
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