Kongsberg Maritime Pitches Converted Trawler Design for Royal Navy Arctic Submarine Hunting
Kongsberg Maritime is proposing the Arctic Hunter concept, an unmanned vessel design based on a 56-meter fishing trawler, for the British Royal Navy's anti-submarine warfare needs in the Arctic. The design involves removing fish-processing equipment and integrating autonomy features, allowing the craft to operate for approximately 60 days. It would be equipped with Thales UK sonar and secure communications, with modifications to reduce acoustic signature. This concept aligns with the Royal Navy's vision for a hybrid fleet of crewed and uncrewed ships working together.
Why it matters
The concept revives a World War 2-era strategy of using converted vessels for anti-submarine warfare.
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Source published 9 Nov 2026, 17:01 UTC