# Kongsberg receives American order for autonomous underwater vehicles

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- Published: 2026-11-02
- Type: News · Section: Industry · Country: norway
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- Primary source: https://www.kongsberg.com/news/news-archive/2026/kongsberg-secures-us-government-contract-for-underwater-capabilities/
- Tags: kongsberg, defense innovation unit, us navy, autonomous underwater vehicle, norway

> Norwegian company Kongsberg has received an additional order worth 54 million dollars from the US defence sector, primarily for autonomous underwater vehicles. The order is an expansion of an existing development agreement with the Defense Innovation Unit and the US Navy.

![Eirik Lie, CEO of Kongsberg](https://imagedelivery.net/XO8UY-c6-LfWgEjQsN8IQw/e049ea20-2582-4e9b-80f4-e96db75af600/public)
*Eirik Lie, CEO of Kongsberg · Kongsberg*

**Norwegian company Kongsberg has received an additional order from the US Department of Defense worth 54 million dollars. The order mainly covers autonomous underwater vehicles and associated equipment.**

According to a [press release](https://www.kongsberg.com/news/news-archive/2026/kongsberg-secures-us-government-contract-for-underwater-capabilities/) from Kongsberg, the order is an expansion of an existing development agreement with the US defence innovation organisation Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).

"This agreement continues our collaboration with DIU and the US Navy, and demonstrates confidence in Kongsberg's autonomous underwater technology," says Group President and CEO Eirik Lie in the press release.

The agreement is part of Kongsberg's ongoing collaboration with DIU and the US Navy on autonomous underwater systems. The press release does not provide further details on the number of vehicles or delivery times for the US order.

## FAQ

**What does the US supplementary order to Kongsberg cover?**

The order primarily covers autonomous underwater vehicles and associated equipment for the US defence forces. According to Kongsberg's press release, no further details are provided regarding the number of vehicles or delivery times for the order. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-02.

**What is the value of Kongsberg's new agreement with the US defence forces?**

The supplementary order from the US defence forces is worth 54 million dollars. It represents an expansion of an existing development agreement with the US defence organisation Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). Last fact-checked: 2026-11-02.

**Which parties is Kongsberg collaborating with on the autonomous underwater systems?**

Kongsberg is collaborating with the US defence organisation Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), as well as the US Navy, on autonomous underwater systems. President and CEO Eirik Lie says that the agreement continues this collaboration and demonstrates confidence in Kongsberg's technology. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-02.

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