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KONGSBERG and British Columbia-based OSI Maritime Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a cooperation framework in navigation solutions, directly supporting the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.
The partnership will integrate OSI’s tactical naval navigation technology into KONGSBERG’s global supply chain and the ORCCA Combat System, which is offered in partnership with TKMS. By combining KONGSBERG’s Combat Management System with OSI Maritime Systems’ navigation expertise, the collaboration aims to support future submarine capabilities and advance the sovereign goals outlined in Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy.
“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.
Submarine navigation serves as the central focus of the agreement, with the primary objective of enhancing safety, operational effectiveness, and lifecycle support for next-generation submarines through a domestic sustainment capability. Additionally, the initiative is expected to generate high-quality jobs, foster deep skills development, and fulfill Industrial and Technological Benefit obligations by re-investing directly into the Canadian defence ecosystem.
“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. 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,” said Jim Davison, VP Business Development at OSI Maritime Systems.
