Through the agreement, Eelume will develop and demonstrate seamless interoperability between Eelume S and a wide range of military platforms. The objective is to expand the operational scope of unmanned underwater systems and enhance capabilities for operations in complex and confined environments.
Over time, Eelume has demonstrated its capabilities in cooperation with several units within the Norwegian Armed Forces, particularly within mine countermeasures (MCM – operations to detect, identify, and neutralize mines), ISR – intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and handling of UXO – unexploded ordnance – from the Arctic to southern Norway. Feedback has been highly positive.
“This contract confirms our relevance across multiple branches of the Armed Forces and facilitates expanded use of our systems on military platforms,” says Thomas Nygaard of Eelume.
He also highlights that the technology has been developed in close collaboration with both defense and research environments:
“Eelume brings forward groundbreaking technology developed in cooperation with the Norwegian Armed Forces, FFI, research institutions, and companies within the energy sector tied to critical infrastructure. This enables integrated solutions with a high degree of interoperability, at a fraction of the cost compared to more traditional systems used in operational scenarios.”
The contract illustrates how the Norwegian supplier industry contributes to strengthening defense capabilities through advanced autonomous technology, and underscores the importance of collaboration between defense, industry, and research environments.
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Eelume AS develops autonomous, self-propelled underwater robots designed for continuous operation in demanding environments. The company’s technology is particularly aimed at inspection, maintenance, and intervention on subsea installations, including critical infrastructure within the energy and defense sectors.
Eelume originates from the research environment at NTNU and has developed its technology in close collaboration with both industry players and the defense sector. Its solutions are characterized by high flexibility, a low logistical footprint, and the ability to conduct long-duration operations without the need for surface vessels.
The company is a member of NORDSEC Defence and Security Cluster and also participates in Ocean Autonomy Cluster and FI Ocean Space Incubator. Eelume is also represented at the Defence Conference, where future operational needs and technological solutions for the defense sector are discussed.
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