The value of the contract was not disclosed. The project is for an unnamed international customer and will focus primarily on underwater surveillance and protection.
Kongsberg said preventing and detecting threats and attacks are essential to protecting people and critical infrastructure. The company said it has technologies that can help countries and industries build resilient systems and maintain operations.
“Preventing and detecting threats and attacks are essential to protect people and critical infrastructure. Kongsberg has the solutions and technology to support countries and industries in their efforts to build resilient systems and maintain operations.”
“This is fundamental in today’s rapidly changing geopolitical landscape,” said Eirik Lie, President and CEO of Kongsberg. Critical infrastructure includes oil and gas installations, telecommunication cables, energy grids, ports and transportation networks.
Kongsberg said these systems must be protected against a wide range of threats. The risks include cyber-attacks, natural disasters and physical sabotage.
Camilla Kiss, President of Discovery, a division of Kongsberg, said the project will use protection systems designed to support time-critical decisions. “We are pleased to support this major project with robust protection systems that provide access to data and analysis for time-critical decisions.”
“Our technology enables full-scale delivery across air and underwater domains, including situational awareness, response, inspection, surveillance, and monitoring,” Kiss said. “The contract underpins how the market for infrastructure protection is evolving from recognizing the need, to signing a firm order to implement the right solutions.”
“It is also a proof of how Kongsberg has the technologies and people to serve this growing market,” she added. The company said the contract reinforces its position in the expanding infrastructure protection market.
