KONGSBERG will showcase its autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) technology at CANSEC 2026, taking place May 27–28 at the Cohere Centre in Ottawa. Visitors to booth 707 will have the opportunity to see the HUGIN Edge AUV on display and speak directly with KONGSBERG specialists about how this proven technology addresses real-world undersea mission requirements.

Proven autonomy, built for demanding missions

The HUGIN family of AUVs has accumulated an extensive operational track record in defense, survey and scientific applications across the world’s most demanding maritime environments. The HUGIN Edge is designed for expeditionary operations, combining low-logistics deployment with the high-quality data performance that has made HUGIN a trusted name in subsurface autonomy.

Designed for mine countermeasures, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and seabed security missions, the HUGIN Edge delivers precision data to support faster, better-informed decision-making in complex operational scenarios.

“The HUGIN Edge exemplifies mission-flexible, rapidly deployable AUV capability,” said Rich Patterson, VP Unmanned Platforms, Kongsberg Discovery. “Its autonomous design, low-drag carbon monocoque body and expeditionary operability make it an ideal solution for demanding undersea missions across defense and commercial applications.”

Technology designed and built in Canada

The HUGIN on display is equipped with three advanced sensors engineered at KONGSBERG’s production facility in Vancouver, BC. The company has been developing underwater acoustic technology in the city for decades, leveraging local innovation and talent that contribute significantly to KONGSBERG’s global portfolio.

The sensors on display include:

• FL25: a forward-looking sonar enabling real-time navigation and obstacle detection for both crewed and uncrewed platforms.

• M3 Sonar HF: a high-frequency multibeam sonar delivering centimeter-level imaging and profiling over a 140° sector, suited to mine countermeasures and detailed seabed surveys.

• Flexview: a compact multibeam sonar built for small observation-class ROVs, providing high-resolution imagery for real-time situational awareness.

Built on trust
KONGSBERG’s status as a preferred supplier in the defense sector is rooted in its long-standing relationships with allied nations and track record of delivering systems designed to to operate reliably in the most demanding environments. That trust is reinforced by the company’s commitment to transparency, optimal performance and continuous development.

At CANSEC 2026, the company aims to reinforce its position not only as a technology provider, but as a strategic partner capable of delivering integrated solutions that evolve alongside customer needs.