Norway’s Kongsberg is taking underwater sensing to a new level, potentially reshaping how naval forces gather critical intelligence below the surface.
The company has evolved the proven Argeo Listen platform into Kongsberg Listen, enhancing passive electromagnetic sensing to detect and map submerged objects with sharper, more precise measurements.
This makes it particularly useful for monitoring undersea infrastructure, identifying potential threats, and providing situational awareness that could support anti-submarine operations and other naval missions.
The upgraded system now works seamlessly with Kongsberg’s Blue Insight ecosystem, turning raw data into actionable intelligence and visual outputs that could help commanders make faster mission decisions.
Designed for flexibility, Listen can be installed across a wide range of naval platforms, including autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely-operated vehicles.
“Argeo Listen was already a world leading passive electromagnetic sensing solution and this upgrade takes it to a new level,” Kongsberg Discovery Executive Vice President Audun Berg said.
“The refinements combine to deliver clearer, more precise results with enhanced efficiency and simplicity, whatever the demands of the mission.”
A Preview Ahead of Debut
Listen integrates eight electrical sensors directly into an AUV’s hull, avoiding external protrusions that could disrupt water flow or risk damage during launch and recovery.
It is built to capture 3D electric field data without physical contact with its surroundings, ensuring minimal noise during inspection of subsea structures at depths of up to 6,000 meters (19,685 feet).
Built-in redundancy and noise suppression are also designed to ensure consistent performance, even in challenging subsea conditions.
“The results we’ve already been seeing onboard [naval platforms] gives an indication of what customers can look forward to … Listen is the solution the market has been waiting for,” Berg stressed.
Kongsberg Listen is set to make its first public appearance at Oceanology International in London from March 10 to 12.
