Kongsberg Maritime Unveils Arctic Hunter USV

Norwegian maritime technology company Kongsberg Maritime has unveiled the Arctic Hunter USV, a new class of uncrewed surface vessels designed for rapid integration and deployment into Hybrid Fleets.

In response to the UK Royal Navy’s development of its hybrid fleet of crewed and uncrewed assets, the Arctic Hunter USV combines commercial ship design with Kongsberg Maritime’s remote and autonomous technologies to deliver anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability in the High North.

Kongsberg Maritime has selected one of its Arctic commercial vessel designs to adapt and optimize for the Royal Navy’s Type 92 ASW requirement. Their uncrewed vessel technology has also already received flag-state approval from classification society DNV and the Norwegian Maritime Authority.

The Arctic Hunter USV is designed to be built at pace by commercial shipyards, with military capability integrated by the defense industry. The vessel is equipped with Thales UK’s sovereign submarine-hunting sonar and secure military communications systems. Significant payload capacity and deck space allow the vessel to accommodate alternative or additional mission systems throughout its operational life.

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