KONGSBERG and Navantia have complementary capabilities and a shared understanding of what it takes to develop new solutions for underwater operations. The next phase of collaboration between the companies will focus on the integration of the HUGIN autonomous underwater vehicles and advanced underwater technologies into conventional submarine platforms,” said Camilla Kiss, Executive Vice President of KONGSBERG and President of the Discovery division.

This collaboration will provide submarines with advanced capabilities in anti-submarine warfare, intelligence operations, and complex missions, strengthening both companies’ positions as leaders in underwater technology

The agreement covers:

Integration of HUGIN unmanned underwater vehicles into conventional submarines.
Development and implementation of advanced sonar technologies in conventional submarines.
Joint innovation initiatives for future designs, modernisation programs and new production batches.