IHO Competitors

The United States is a maritime nation, and the U.S. Navy protects America at sea. Alongside our allies and partners, we defend freedom, preserve economic prosperity, and keep the seas open and free. Our nation is engaged in long-term competition. To defend American interests around the globe, the U.S. Navy must remain prepared to execute our timeless role, as directed by Congress and the President.

Welcome! We're the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration or NOAA. From daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings and climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce, our products and services support economic vitality and affect more than one-third of America’s gross domestic product. NOAA’s dedicated scientists use cutting-edge research and high-tech instrumentation to provide citizens, planners, emergency managers and other decision makers with reliable information they need when they need it. *Looking for your official local weather forecast? Enter your zip code at www.weather.gov or mobile.weather.gov for mobile device users. *Interested in working for NOAA? Find job openings by typing "NOAA" in the search field at www.USAjobs.gov. Connect with us on social media: X: @NOAA Bluesky: noaa.gov Facebook: www.facebook.com/noaa Instagram: www.instagram.com/noaa YouTube: www.youtube.com/noaa LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/noaa For a list of NOAA's major social media channels by mission area, please visit www.noaa.gov/stay-connected

KONGSBERG protects people and critical infrastructure – from deep sea to space. Through innovation, collaboration and determination, we develop technologies and solutions to serve the defence, security and surveillance markets. We combine military and civilian expertise to drive rapid innovation for defence, research, and commercial applications. Our defence and security solutions include strike missiles, remote weapon stations, air defence systems, command and control systems and digital remote towers for customers worldwide. Our solutions help strengthen countries' security and defence capabilities. KONGSBERG also serves the ocean space with technology – from sensors to autonomous systems – to ensure sustainable management of marine resources, monitor climate change and critical infrastructure, and safeguard national security. KONGSBERG delivers to every part of the space value chain – from launch services and production of small satellites to downloading and managing satellite data. The company was founded in 1814 in the town of Kongsberg, Norway. Today, we are more than 7,500 employees in about 20 countries. The company is headquartered in Norway and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The Norwegian government controls about 50.01 percent of the shares in KONGSBERG. Through innovation and state-of-the-art industrial production, we create jobs and value for our suppliers, partners, customers and owners. We protect people and planet by innovating technology today, for a better tomorrow.