KONGSBERG and OCEANEERING Team Selected by U.S. Department of War to Support DIU CAMP Program for XLUUV
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has selected KONGSBERG and OCEANEERING to support the CAMP program, which is designed to expedite the transition of mature commercial and defense technologies into operational naval capabilities. This collaboration will prioritize concept definition, system architecture, and design trade studies that emphasize modularity, interoperability, and rapid integration.
Mission-ready
Rich Patterson, Vice President of Uncrewed Platforms at KONGSBERG, highlighted the significance of this selection, stating, “KONGSBERG is proud to co-lead this effort with OCEANEERING, combining deep domain expertise to support the U.S. Navy’s vision for scalable and adaptable uncrewed undersea platforms. Together, we are competing to deliver the world’s leading extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle, and I believe our partnership with OCEANEERING is a key strength in achieving that goal.”
Bill Merz, Senior Vice President of Aerospace and Defense Technologies at OCEANEERING, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, noting, “We are pleased to partner with KONGSBERG on this important initiative. Our experience delivering and sustaining subsea systems globally, combined with KONGSBERG’s advanced undersea technologies, has resulted in a highly capable, world-class team ready to work.”
The design deliverable is expected in the third quarter of 2026.
Strategic Alliance
KONGSBERG boasts a 200-year legacy of engineering excellence in advanced maritime and undersea systems, while OCEANEERING brings over sixty years of leadership in subsea robotic services, remote operations, and lifecycle support. The combination of their extensive experience in commercial offshore and government programs, along with their complementary strengths, will enhance both scalability and adaptability while mitigating technical and operational risks.
Statements in this release that convey belief, expectation, or intention, as well as those that do not reflect historical facts, are considered forward-looking. This includes anticipated scope of work and the expected design delivery in the third quarter of 2026. These forward-looking statements are made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and reflect current information and expectations that involve numerous risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. If these risks materialize or the assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may differ significantly. Further details on these risks are elaborated in Oceaneering’s annual report on Form 10-K and other periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
