Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace news, events and stories

Financial Results Q3 2025: Strong growth driven by defence and robust order intake

KONGSBERG (OSE: KOG) delivers a 12 percent revenue growth in the third quarter compared to the same quarter last year. The growth was driven by a 38 per cent increase in operating revenues in Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, where there was a good increase in deliveries related to both missiles and air defence. All business areas delivered solid order intake, with a book/bill above 1 in the quarter. Contracts related to the weapon stations, integrated vessel deliveries to the newbuild market, and underwater contracts were key drivers for order intake in the quarter.  

KONGSBERG opens new F-35 maintenance facility in Rygge, Norway

Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services (‘KONGSBERG’) has opened a new facility for maintenance of the F-35 fighter jets in Rygge in southeastern Norway.

KONGSBERG and Andøya Space to strengthen Norwegian space capabilities

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) and Andøya Space have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in several domains of strategic importance to Norway and its allies.

Allies validate NSM performance in Arctic exercise

Demonstrating long-range strike capability and allied coordination, Norway, the United Kingdom and Poland conducted Exercise Ægir 25 in northern waters. The Naval Strike Missile (NSM), developed by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, was at the centre of the scenario, employed jointly across allied platforms in a series of live firings.

Space for Defence - The next layer of protection

Space has already proven essential in defence operations through ability to ensure robust communication, precise navigation, and continuous surveillance. All critical to maintaining national security in an increasingly unpredictable world. Space for Defence represents a new dimension in defence capability – where technology in orbit provides both decision support and operational control on the ground.

Defence-driven value creation

The defence industry relies on strong, long-term partnerships. For Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, collaboration with skilled and reliable suppliers is key to ensuring quality, timely delivery, and continued technological development.

35 Years of partnership powering Europe’s access to space

When Ariane 6 prepares for launch, it does so with critical technology from KONGSBERG onboard. With a newly signed contract, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace continues its long-standing contribution to Europe’s launch capability – extending a legacy that spans more than three decades.

KONGSBERG to deliver critical components for Ariane 6

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has signed a contract with ArianeGroup for the delivery of critical components for Europe’s next generation launch vehicle, Ariane 6.

Industrial partnership fuels growth and readiness

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a new contract with Norautron for the delivery of components to various defence systems. The agreement, valued at NOK 500 million, marks a new phase in a partnership that has developed over more than a decade.

Quality at every stage – from requirements to realisation

In an industry where the technology we develop must operate under extreme conditions and in critical situations, quality is not something verified at the end. It is a prerequisite. At Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, quality assurance is about ensuring that systems, components, and processes meet strict requirements for performance, documentation, and reliability – from the first specification to the final solution.

Focusing on the broader perspective

After 17 years in the United States, holding leadership positions in the oil and gas industry, Christian returned home to Norway. Today, he works as a Senior Project Engineer at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, where he ensures quality across large and complex defence programmes. What motivates him most? “The highly skilled people I get to work with.”

Quality as a resource – not as an enforcer

As Team Manager Quality, Joakim is responsible for the entire value chain – from supplier to finished product. “We are, in many ways, a jack of all trades. Our customer is the other divisions within Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, and our role ranges from contract dialogue and technical meetings to production follow-up and close cooperation with inbound logistics and suppliers