Kongsberg to Supply Sweden with Sea Surveillance Systems

Kongsberg Norcontrol has signed a contract with Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) and the Swedish Armed forces to deliver sea surveillance systems to 15 live firing range sites.
These systems will provide crucial surveillance capabilities necessary for maintaining safety and security in the different areas. The installation of the first system will start at the beginning of 2023.
The delivery will consist of a complete surveillance solution including maritime domain awareness software C-Scope, radar sensors and advanced cameras with infrared capabilities . With these integrated sensors, the system will be able to detect any activity in the closed area, which are often beaches and the surrounding water, and alert to unwanted situations. When this happens, the system can warn off approaching ships or people through a PA-system, speakers, and spotlights.
Live firing range sites are military training sites where firing exercises are conducted. These are often sealed-off areas where the public is not allowed, though in some cases they are open to the public when no exercises are being held.
As these often are located in nature areas close to where people go for hikes, camping or other recreational activities, there is a risk of ships, pleasure craft and people entering who need to be warned. It is crucial to the operation of the sites that no unwanted situations or accidents occur.