UK commandos to receive Arondite’s Cobalt software under new contract
Britain’s Royal Navy has awarded Arondite a multimillion-pound contract to deploy its Cobalt software across the Commando Force. The system is intended to combine sensors, uncrewed platforms and data feeds in one interface. Norwegian units are due to receive access for joint testing, while Arondite plans an expansion in Norway with 35 million pounds over five years.
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Royal Navy awards Cobalt contract
Britain’s Royal Navy has awarded defence technology company Arondite a multimillion-pound contract to deploy its Cobalt software across the UK Commando Force. The software is intended to combine sensors, uncrewed platforms and data feeds in a single interface. The announced deployment would allow personnel to oversee different assets used in an operation from the same system, including sending instructions to uncrewed equipment and sharing updates with teams.[1], [2]
Norwegian units are due to test the software
Arondite also announced an expansion of its Norwegian operations, with plans to invest 35 million pounds over five years. The company intends to work with Norway’s armed forces, local industry and allied forces. Eirik Friise, who served in the Norwegian military for 12 years, will lead the operation. Norwegian units are to receive access to Cobalt for joint testing during forthcoming deployments.[1]
Commando Force brings together several services
The UK Commando Force is the reorganised former 3 Commando Brigade. Its transformation began in 2020, it was renamed in 2022 and the process was completed in 2024. It combines Royal Marines with commando-qualified navy, army and air force personnel. Artillery, aviation, intelligence, communications, engineering and logistics units support its operations across widely dispersed positions.[1]
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