Balaena, Kongsberg Team Up to Bring Arctic Hunter USV to Royal Navy

The British shipbuilding group Balaena and Norway's Kongsberg Maritime have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance the Arctic Hunter uncrewed surface vessel (USV), a proposed solution for the Royal Navy's emerging Type 92 anti-submarine warfare requirement.

The Arctic Hunter USV is designed to operate in harsh Arctic conditions and can be used for various missions, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

The MoU will see the two companies work together to develop and demonstrate the Arctic Hunter USV's capabilities, with the aim of providing a cost-effective and flexible solution for the Royal Navy.

The project is part of the Royal Navy's ongoing efforts to modernize its fleet and improve its capabilities in the Arctic region.