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Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd and Kongsberg Discovery AS unveiled a new high-precision north-finding navigation device on March 3, 2026.
Kongsberg Discovery will host live demonstrations of the new north-finding device at stand D600 during Oceanology International 2026.
The SGH03 inductive silicon MEMS gyroscope is the core sensor in the new Kongsberg device.
SvalSat in Svalbard is the world’s largest ground station with over 100 antennas and has operated since 1997 under Kongsberg Satellite Services, a joint venture between Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Space Norway.
Helsing and Kongsberg are exploring potential integrations of their military-grade systems into broader European defence programmes.
Kongsberg’s KSAT subsidiary will provide the ground segment for the constellation.
Kongsberg's Vice President of Small Satellites, Trond Hegrestad, stated that the constellation will consist of a substantial number of small satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Kongsberg will provide the satellites for the constellation while Helsing will contribute AI software for satellite image analysis.
Kongsberg will manufacture the satellite platforms under the agreement.
Kongsberg transitioned to a satellite operator and completed its N3X maritime surveillance constellation in June 2025.
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Helsing signed a teaming agreement on December 9, 2023, to develop a sovereign, space-based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Targeting constellation by 2029.
Kongsberg Vice President of Smallsat, Trond Hegrestad, stated that the project will involve participation from other suppliers and launch services as it progresses.
The partnership between Kongsberg and Helsing is the result of deepening ties between Norway and Germany on defense projects.
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Helsing are planning to build a sovereign ISR and communications constellation with the goal of deploying by 2029.
Kongsberg Satellite Services will be involved in the project.
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Helsing plan to build a multi-sensor satellite constellation for intelligence, surveillance, and targeting capabilities.
Kongsberg’s first satellite, Arvarker 1 N3X, launched in March 2025.
Kongsberg President Eirik Lie stated that sovereign monitoring, intelligence, and targeting are essential for credible deterrence.
Kongsberg Satellite Services has executed a launch services contract with SpaceX to deploy the initial satellites for the Hyper constellation.
Kongsberg and Helsing plan to establish production facilities in Germany.