“This marks an important step forward for KONGSBERG and the Norwegian defense and maritime industry, and we look forward to contributing our expertise and technology to develop the standardized vessels of the future in Norway and internationally,” said Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. “A standardized fleet based on KONGSBERG and SALT’s expertise, in support of the Armed Forces and NDMA, will simplify maintenance, reduce costs, and ensure more efficient operations for the Navy,” said Lie. In January, the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency initiated a prequalification process for the design of up to 28 new standardized vessels for the Norwegian Navy. The current fleet of more than 10 vessel classes will be reduced to a standardized fleet to streamline operations, increase operational flexibility, and extend the service life of the vessels. After two months, KONGSBERG and SALT have been selected as the winning team.…