The sabotage of Nord Stream 1 and 2 in 2022 was a turning point.
It exposed the vulnerability of critical undersea infrastructure—pipelines, cables, offshore energy systems—and underscored the urgent need for more robust protection.
In the years since, geopolitical tensions have intensified, and the threat landscape has evolved. Today, infrastructure faces not only state-sponsored sabotage but also hybrid operations, cyber-physical disruptions, and environmental degradation.
KONGSBERG Opens Oslofjord Test Bed for Critical Infrastructure Protection
On 30 June 2025, KONGSBERG marked a significant milestone in maritime security with the launch of the Oslofjord Critical Maritime Infrastructure (CMI) Protection Test Bed in Horten. This new facility is a direct response to the growing complexity of threats facing Europe’s undersea infrastructure—and a bold step toward safeguarding the systems that power, connect and protect our societies.
