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KONGSBERG Wins DIU Contract Modification for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
KONGSBERG received a $54 million contract amendment from the DIU to supply a broad range of autonomous underwater vehicles for U.S. Navy needs.
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- 01:34 PM UTC
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- Ocean News & Technologyoceannews.com
by Haley McQueen
Key points
Contract value is $54 million and covers delivery of multiple AUV types.
KONGSBERG has signed AUV contracts worth NOK 1.7 billion in 2026 across all markets.
The award reflects continued demand for autonomous underwater systems in defense.
CEO Eirik Lie emphasized confidence in KONGSBERG’s technology.
Why it matters
Boosts U.S. undersea autonomy with proven large‑AUV platforms.
In this story
- KONGSBERG
- Department of War Innovation Unit (DIU)
- U.S. Navy
Original coverage
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Ocean News & Technology
by Haley McQueen · oceannews.com
