French Naval Academy Contracts Advanced Bridge Simulation System

Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded a contract by the French Navy to deliver ship bridge simulation systems to the French Naval Academy, École Navale, located in Lanvéoc near Brest, France. The new simulation systems will support the academy's mission of educating and training naval cadets and officers. 

Scheduled for delivery in October 2026, the contract includes four fully equipped K-Sim Navigation high-fidelity ship bridge simulators, each featuring integrated radar systems and a 270-degree visual environment using high-end projection technology to enable realistic and immersive team training scenarios.

The project also includes integration of Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality 3D visualisation, two hybrid bridges designed for multi-purpose training, and desktop simulators configured for ECDIS training in a classroom environment. Kongsberg Maritime will also develop customised warship models and sailing areas tailored to the operational requirements and training objectives of the French Navy.

Commandant Gabriel, French Navy, comments: "This simulator investment will replace our previous training system, and we are pleased that Kongsberg Maritime met our expectations for a high-end training solution. The new simulators will provide access to high-quality simulation technology with advanced navy functionality enabling highly realistic and effective training for our cadets and officers."

"Approximately 30 years ago, we delivered simulators to the French Navy for the first time. We are therefore very pleased to confirm our relationship and continue supporting the high-quality training of their cadets and officers," says Are Føllesdal Tjønn, Managing Director - Simulation at Kongsberg Maritime.