# DIU Expands KONGSBERG AUV Contract

In late October 2026, the Department of War’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) awarded Kongsberg Gruppen ASA a **$54 million modification** to a Prototype Other Transaction Agreement for autonomous underwater vehicles and related capabilities, continuing work in collaboration with the U.S. Navy. The announcement describes an existing award modification, not a new open solicitation, and provides no contract number or delivery schedule.

- For procurement teams, the modification signals continued U.S. government demand for autonomous undersea systems, but does not itself present a bidding opportunity.
- Contractors offering complementary technologies or support services can assess potential teaming opportunities connected to DIU and U.S. Navy activity in this area.
- KONGSBERG also reported NOK 1.7 billion in AUV contracts across all markets during 2026; this is broader market context, not an additional U.S. award identified in these signals.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** October 31, 2026

### Government Entities
- Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
- United States Department of War
- U.S. Navy (USN)

### Vendors
- Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (KONGSBERG) (awardee)

### Key Quotes
> This contract continues our collaboration with DIU and the US Navy and reflects confidence in KONGSBERG’s autonomous underwater technology. We remain focused on delivering reliable systems for demanding operational environments. It also demonstrates the value of our dual-use portfolio in delivering defence capabilities and further strengthens our position as a technology and defence company.
> — Eirik Lie, CEO of KONGSBERG

### Sources
- [Kongsberg Gruppen ASA has been awarded a major contract modification by the Department of War Innovation Unit (DIU) for autonomous underwater capabilities
https://t.co/c5uM4hVZCz](https://x.com/navalnewscom/status/2116435423832760377) - twitter-defense
- [KONGSBERG has been awarded a major contract modification by the United States Department of War's Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) for autonomous underwater capabilities.

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