DIVISION NAVAL SYSTEMS

The division delivers command and weapon control systems for naval vessels.

The division's results are good, and right in line with the targets set for the year. New orders were low in 2006. The division has several market prospects and an order backlog for 1–2 years.

In 2006, the division was in a transitional phase. The development components of major projects, e.g. the delivery of sub-systems for the new Norwegian Fridtjof Nansen class frigates and the new Norwegian Skjold class missile torpedo boats (MTB), are in the process of being completed. Thus far, the systems for four of a total of five frigates have been delivered on schedule. Delivery is taking place in collaboration with Lockheed Martin of the US and the Spanish shipyard Navantia, which is the Norwegian Armed Forces' contract partner. Along with Umoe Mandal and Armaris of France, KONGSBERG is right on schedule for the Skjold class MTBs.

In 2003, KONGSBERG signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to supply software and service for an anti-submarine system (the KDX III programme). The delivery is part of a command and control system Lockheed Martin will be supplying to the South Korean Navy as the end user. This contract is the first export contract for KONGSBERG based on the cooperation agreement signed with Lockheed Martin in connection with the frigate programme in 2000. The KDX III programme is on schedule, and is now in an important testing phase.

Deliveries of command and weapon control systems to German and Italian submarines are nearing completion. The systems provided under these contracts are similar to those developed and delivered to Norway's Ula class submarines.

In 2006, the division has also entered into collaboration with the Norwegian Coastal Defence which is now testing a new marine version of the Protector RWS (Remote Weapon Station), called the Sea Protector.