Kongsberg Maritime has unveiled its “Arctic Hunter,” an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) converted from a commercial trawler, designed to track Russian submarines in the Arctic and North Atlantic. The concept is presented as a way to provide persistent sensing in the high north.
Multiple outlets describe the craft as “totally uncrewed” and intended to function as part of the Royal Navy’s hybrid approach, pairing uncrewed systems with conventional warships. The vessel’s role is framed as giving the UK persistent “ears” for anti-submarine work, rather than operating as a standalone platform.
Across coverage, outlets focus on the conversion method and endurance. Navy Times, Military Times, and Defense News emphasize that an industry-standard trawler hull (described as 56 meters) is stripped of fish-processing areas and rebuilt with autonomy features. The War Zone highlights the operational endurance figure of 60 days, tying it to the aim of sustained monitoring in the region.
