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Tolletaten, the Norwegian Customs Service, awarded a 6 million EUR contract for underwater drones, specifically Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), likely to enhance maritime surveillance, inspection, and security operations in coastal and underwater environments. This procurement aligns with broader Nordic defense trends emphasizing unmanned systems for subsea infrastructure protection and anti-submarine capabilities amid regional security concerns. The contract supports Tolletaten's operational needs similar to drone frameworks used by other Norwegian entities like Statnett.