What's up at Kongsberg Discovery

AUV Production in US

Kongsberg Discovery has decided to start production of HUGIN, an autonomous underwater vehicle, in the U.S. This strategic decision reflects the commitment to supporting the growing demand for advanced subsea technology in the U.S. market.

FS80, a new benchmark in trawl sonar technology

Kongsberg Discovery is heralding a new age of efficient, simplified and sustainable pelagic trawling with the commercial launch of the breakthrough FS80 Trawl Sonar.

Tykoflex and Kongsberg Discovery enters strategic partnership

Tykoflex AB and Kongsberg Discovery have entered a strategic partnership to explore how Tykoflex’s proven fiber optic subsea closures can serve as a platform for integrating Kongsberg Discovery’s advanced sensor, communication, and positioning technologies. The agreement was signed in Almedalen on Gotland on June 24.

Expanding in the United States

The global technology leader Kongsberg Discovery announces on June 17 the signing of an agreement to acquire Sonatech, a prominent expert in the field of underwater acoustics. 

The ultimate navigation safeguard against malicious GNSS disruption

At a time when GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) reception face growing threats from jamming and spoofing, having a navigation system that doesn't solely rely on satellite signals has become vital for critical maritime operations. With real-world disruptions increasingly affecting shipping and aviation safety, Kongsberg Discovery's MGCs (Motion Gyro Compasses) deliver an unmatched level of reliability, accuracy and resilience in contested environments.

Joining forces with disruptive ambitions

Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd and Kongsberg Discovery AS have signed a co-operation agreement to develop next generation MEMS-based gyro technology that will disrupt existing solutions.

Flexible performance - EGS hybrid USV

Officially launched, Fremantle 1 — the breakthrough USV from EGS Australia is ready to perform, aided in its mission with multibeam echo sounder from Kongsberg Discovery

On board with One Ocean Expedition for ambitious, year-long research voyage

Kongsberg Discovery has helped transform the 111-year-old, three-masted sailing ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl into a state-of-the-art research vessel for the upcoming One Ocean Expedition, departing from Bergen, Norway, on 11 April. 

Transforming ocean data management

Kongsberg Discovery has today unveiled Geomatics, a new digital product designed to transform how ocean data is captured, managed, and accessed. Launched at Ocean Business 2025, the solution enables both traditional and uncrewed vessel operators to streamline data operations, unlock operational insights, and improve global collaboration between vessels and shore-based teams. Geomatics is the latest addition to Kongsberg Discovery’s Blue Insight ecosystem, delivering smarter data workflows and real-time visibility across diverse ocean sensor networks.

Groundbreaking AI partnership to revolutionize sonar fishfinding

Viam, the engineering platform for data, AI and automation, today announced a partnership with technology provider Kongsberg Discovery, part of KONGSBERG Group. Together, the companies are pioneering the use of AI for sonars in commercial and recreational fishing.

Successful tests for Hugin to U.S. Navy

Successful completion of acceptance testing for the HUGIN Superior AUV system by the Defense Innovation Unit and U.S. Navy.

Norway must join the quantum race

Quantum technology will change the world and affect essential societal functions. Norway's leading experts are now recommending that the country's politicians prepare a national strategy for quantum technology.