KONGSBERG has completed the acquisition of Sonatech, a leading underwater
acoustics specialist. The acquisition supports KONGSBERG's growth ambitions in
the US and strengthens the company's position as a committed partner to the US
Navy.
Sonatech is a California-based undersea acoustics engineering and manufacturing
company with more than 50 years of experience and a long history as a key
technology supplier to the US Navy.
"Maritime domain awareness is critical in today's rapidly evolving security
landscape, and this acquisition strengthens KONGSBERG's position as a partner to
the US Navy and provides exciting growth opportunities in the US. Sonatech and
KONGSBERG's technology portfolios and expertise are complementary, and together
they will expand the systems and products available in the US," said Eirik Lie,
President and Chief Executive Officer of KONGSBERG.
Strengthening underwater capabilities
KONGSBERG's expertise spans acoustic sensors, advanced navigation and
positioning technology, autonomous systems and advanced signal processing. Its
autonomous underwater solutions include the HUGIN family of autonomus underwater
vehicles (AUV). It enables covert seabed intelligence gathering and can carry
customised payloads for different mission profiles.
Modern unmanned underwater and surface vehicles equipped with advanced sonar
technologies are supporting missions including mine countermeasures, underwater
operations, harbor defense and the protection of critical undersea
infrastructure.
"The HUGIN family of AUV's provides a wide range of capabilities. From shallow
to deep water capabilities - from a few days to weeks of endurance and from
high-quality survey with the highest-resolution sensors to special missionised
versions for the defense market. Our technology aligns well with Sonatech's
capabilities and will give the US Navy access to cutting-edge products, systems
and solutions," said Camilla Kiss, Executive Vice President, KONGSBERG and
President of the Discovery division.
Sonatech is a key provider to the US Navy of advanced sonar and underwater
communication solutions and expertise in technical design, development and
manufacturing.
KONGSBERG acquired 100 percent of Sonatech. The transaction value is
undisclosed.
About Sonatech
Sonatech is a technology company based in Santa Barbara, California, with more
than 100 skilled employees. In 2024, the company reported revenue of USD 33
million. Sonatech specialises in developing and manufacturing customised
devices, subsystems and systems that transmit, receive, and process acoustic
signals through the ocean.
KONGSBERG (OSE ticker: KOG) protects people and critical infrastructure, from
deep sea to space, with technologies and solutions for the defence, security and
surveillance markets. Our solutions include strike missiles, remote weapon
stations, air defence systems, command and control and autonomous systems for
customers worldwide. KONGSBERG technology enables sustainable management of
marine resources, protects critical infrastructure and safeguards national
security. KONGSBERG has about 7,800 employees in 20 countries and had revenues
of NOK 32.8 billion in 2025.
about 7\,800 employees in 20 countries and had revenues\
of NOK 32.8 billion in 2025.\