Ocean Autonomy Cluster and members well represented at Forsvarskonferansen 2025

Ocean Autonomy Cluster and a number of its member companies and partners were well represented at this year’s Forsvarskonferansen, which was organized by NORDSEC Defence and Security Cluster.

The event highlighted Norway’s leading role in maritime autonomy and defense technology. Among those present were several participants in the XLRTR program, which aims to accelerate innovation and commercialization within the defense sector.

Thomas Nygaard presenting Eelume for Minister of Defence, Tore O. Sandvik. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri

Exhibiting Ocean Autonomy Cluster members and partners included:

• Blueye Robotics

• Clarify

• Kongsberg Discovery

• Maritime Robotics

• Water Linked

• Zeabuz

• Ocean Access

• Eelume

• NTNU

• Halogen

• Link Nordic

• SentiSystems

• Skarv Technologies

The conference provided a platform to showcase cutting-edge autonomous systems, sensor technologies, and maritime solutions. Visitors had the opportunity to engage directly with the teams, explore innovative projects, and learn more about the cluster’s initiatives.

Underwater diver Sanne from the Home Guard’s Rype task force is hoping for underwater drones from Blueye Robotics, here together with Trond Larsen and Oda Ryggen from Blueye Robotics. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri

Through programs like XLRTR, Ocean Autonomy Cluster supports its members and partners in developing technologies that strengthen Norway’s capabilities in autonomous maritime operations and defense readiness. The strong presence at Forsvarskonferansen demonstrates the cluster’s commitment to collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing across industry, academia, and the defense sector.

Photos from Forsvarskonferansen

By: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri

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