Kongsberg and Oceaneering Chosen for U.S. Navy’s XLUUV Development
Event summary
- Kongsberg and Oceaneering selected by the U.S. Department of War’s DIU to support the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform (CAMP) program for XLUUV development.
- Focus on concept definition, system architecture, and design trade studies emphasizing modularity and rapid integration.
- Design expected to be delivered in Q3 2026.
- Kongsberg brings 200-year legacy in maritime systems; Oceaneering offers six decades of subsea robotic services expertise.
The big picture
The selection underscores the increasing emphasis on autonomous systems in naval warfare, with the CAMP program accelerating the adoption of commercial and defense technologies for military use. This partnership leverages Kongsberg’s engineering legacy and Oceaneering’s subsea expertise to address the U.S. Navy’s demand for scalable, adaptable uncrewed platforms.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- Whether the team can deliver the design on schedule by Q3 2026, given the complexity of XLUUV development.
- Market Dynamics
- How this collaboration positions Kongsberg and Oceaneering in the growing autonomous maritime systems market.
- Technological Integration
- The pace at which modularity and interoperability can be achieved to meet U.S. Navy’s operational needs.