cView

Space and satellite-enabled surveillance and intelligence

Space-based capabilities form a central part of the cView solution. With end-to-end control of the satellite value chain, KONGSBERG provides key operational advantages:

• Persistent vessel tracking and dark ship detection through integrated terrestrial AIS and satellite AIS 
• Detection of vessels operating without AIS or manipulating identity, including shadow fleets 
• High-resolution optical and SAR imagery for reliable, all-weather geospatial insight 
• Verification of static and mobile assets at sea and in port 
• Advanced geospatial analytics for route analysis and historical traffic assessment 
• Automated identification support to accelerate vessel classification and reduce time from detection to assessment 
• Satellite-derived intelligence to support planning and targeting processes 

These capabilities help users build a more complete and timely understanding of maritime activity across coastal and blue-water environments.

Satellite ownership and full value-chain capability

KONGSBERG is a user of satellite data and a satellite owner and operator with capabilities across the full satellite value chain.

This includes satellite production, launch services, satellite operations, data acquisition, processing, and operational exploitation. End-to-end control ensures reliable, secure, and shared data access for military and governmental users.

By combining sovereign space capability with deep maritime expertise, KONGSBERG transforms complex data into practical operational insight. The system is well proven in operational use and developed in close cooperation with military customers.

Why cView

KONGSBERG is uniquely positioned as the only provider combining world-leading multi-domain sensors, operational C4ISR expertise, and sovereign space capabilities into one fully integrated maritime security solution.

With end-to-end control of the satellite value chain and unmatched experience across subsea, surface, air, and space domains, KONGSBERG delivers a level of maritime situational awareness no other company can match.

Our unique combination of defense-grade engineering, in-house sensor technology, and space-enabled intelligence gives nations a decisive advantage in detecting, understanding, and acting on maritime threats.