Kongsberg, OSI join forces on navigation solutions

June 3, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić

Norwegian company Kongsberg and British Columbia-based defense firm OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for cooperation in the field of navigation solutions.

This partnership directly supports the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) by integrating OSI’s navigation technology into Kongsberg’s global supply chain and the ORCCA combat system, offered in partnership with TKMS for the CPSP.

Specifically, the cooperation brings together Kongsberg’s combat management system and OSI Maritime Systems’ navigation technology to support future submarine capabilities in Canada. The collaboration also contributes to the development of Canada’s domestic defence industry and aligns with objectives set out in the Defence Industrial Strategy.

Submarine navigation is the central area of cooperation under the MoU, with direct relevance to the CPSP. The collaboration aims to enhance safety, operational effectiveness, and lifecycle support for next-generation submarines.

“This MoU further strengthens our commitment to long-term partnerships with Canada as well as technological innovation and support for national and allied maritime capabilities. 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,” said Lena Mariann Ulveraker, SVP Naval Systems at Kongsberg.

“The MoU between OSI and KONGSBERG is a great step in the deepening relationship between our companies. OSI’s navigation technology for surface and subsurface platforms coupled with KONGSBERG’s capabilities and reach, will allow both companies to access new markets, domestically and internationally,” commented Jim Davison, VP Business Development at OSI Maritime Systems.

“This agreement demonstrates how Canadian champions can scale their technology through allied partnerships, retaining vital intellectual property (IP) at home while expanding our export potential. This presents an exciting new chapter for OSI.”

To remind, OSI recently received a contract to execute the manufacturing and delivery of integrated bridge and navigation systems (IBNS) for the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) three River-class destroyers (RCD).