KONGSBERG Launches Two New Sonars, Expands AI Partnership with Viam

KONGSBERG has launched two new underwater surveillance sonars aimed at maritime security and the protection of critical infrastructure. The Aegir17 and Aegir57N expand the company's Aegir SSA (Subsea Situational Awareness) family from one model to three.

The Aegir17 is a long-range, 360-degree sonar built for larger maritime platforms. It uses a lower acoustic frequency and a larger transducer than the existing Aegir57, which gives it greater detection range and definition. The Aegir57N is a compact matrix sonar designed for navigation and security uses. It directs acoustic beams toward selected areas to give detailed information about the water column and the seabed.

Both new models sit alongside the Aegir57, which the article says was introduced in August 2026. That sonar provides 360-degree subsea monitoring with detection ranges of up to 2,000 metres.

KONGSBERG is also deepening its collaboration with Viam, a US-based automation platform. The two companies are developing an AI-powered virtual sonar operator that can automatically detect and track underwater objects.

The announcement matters because it shows a sonar maker widening its product range for underwater security while moving toward automated analysis of sonar data. The virtual operator is still in development, and the article gives no timeline, pricing or customer details for it or for the new sonars.