Kongsberg and OSI Maritime Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on submarine navigation technology.
Norwegian firm Kongsberg and Canadian company OSI Maritime Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on submarine navigation technology.
The partnership directly supports the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) launched in 2021, aiming to develop up to 12 conventionally-powered submarines to replace Ottawa’s aging Victoria-class diesel-electric fleet.
Under the established framework, OSI’s navigation technology for surface and subsurface platforms will be integrated into Kongsberg’s global supply chain and the ORCCA combat management system (CMS).
Kongsberg is offering the ORCCA CMS in partnership with German shipbuilder TKMS, one of the two leading competitors for the CPSP multibillion-dollar contract.
Moreover, the partnership aims to establish a sovereign submarine sustainment capability in Canada, supporting enhanced safety, operational effectiveness, and lifecycle support for the country’s next-generation submarines.
The agreement “further strengthens our commitment to long-term partnerships with Canada as well as technological innovation and support for national and allied maritime capabilities,” said Lena Mariann Ulveraker, SVP Naval Systems at Kongsberg.
“By embracing Canada’s 'Build-Partner-Buy' framework, we are ensuring that critical submarine technologies are co-developed with trusted Canadian partners, securing sovereign control,” she added.
