DIVISION INTEGRATED DEFENCE SYSTEMS

In 2007, a contract was signed for the delivery of an operation centre to the Swedish Army. A GBADOC (Ground Based Air Defence Operation Centre) was delivered in December and is ready for deployment in the Swedish-commanded Nordic Battle Group, part of the EU Battle Group.

Along with the Norwegian Air Force and the American defence contractor Raytheon, since the 1990s, the division has developed a mobile air defence system, NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System), a highly efficient, competitive solution for the international market. The strategic cooperation agreement with Raytheon generally involves KONGSBERG delivering decision-support tools and command and control systems, while Raytheon delivers missiles, radars and other equipment for air defence systems. The division is following up several international leads.

The division's operations also include tactical radio and communications systems. The business focuses exclusively on export customers, and competes with large international companies on the commercial market. The largest markets are in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, where the division's communications solutions are well established. The division largely finances its own product renewal. In 2007, the division launched a new generation of equipment for wireless radio communication of large volumes of data on military frequency bands. This equipment is in demand, and several delivery contracts have already been signed, including one with Ericsson AB. In Norway, in 2007, smaller-scale contracts were signed for development, optional equipment and the adaptation of equipment supplied previously, including tactical radios (MRR – Multi Role Radio and LFR – Light multi-Functional Radio) and for encryption and safety equipment.

The division has also developed software for computer screens for operators onboard AWACS surveillance aircraft, and is a subcontractor for Boeing of the US. The division has a long-term contract with NATO to maintain and further develop software.

Within the market for tactical leadership systems, KONGSBERG has been the main contractor for further development of the Norwegian Army's command, control and information system, NORTaC-C2IS. The system is adapted to international operations, improving Norwegian units' opportunities to exchange information with allied forces.

Gallium Visual Systems of Canada is focusing on simulation for Air Traffic Control (ATC), in addition to visualisation and mapping systems for military applications. The company delivered several simulators in 2007, including units for air traffic controller training. Some of the programs have been devised in collaboration with business activities in Kongsberg.