Kongsberg Awarded $54 Million US Government Contract for Autonomous Underwater Capabilities

By ASR Newsdesk · 31 Oct 2026, 03:00 UTC

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA received a $54 million contract modification from the Department of War Innovation Unit (DIU) for autonomous underwater capabilities. The award includes the delivery of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and related components. This contract signifies continued trust in Kongsberg's underwater technology and strengthens its collaboration with the US Navy and DIU, highlighting the value of its dual-use defense portfolio.