Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace news, events and stories

When experience shapes technology

As a Senior Software Engineer at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, you’ll work on complex systems that rely on teamwork, system insight and technological innovation – in one of Norway’s most advanced engineering environments.

From sea trials to system expertise

When Audun first joined Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, he spent much of his time at sea – taking part in trials on the Norwegian Navy’s high-speed vessels. The hands-on experience from those missions now helps him ensure that some of the world’s most advanced defence systems operate seamlessly.

Wanted to return to the coast – but not leave the job he loves

When Lars Martin (37) and his family moved to Florø, it was with a clear goal: to get closer to the sea – but still stay close to cutting-edge technology. Now he commutes from the western coast of Norway to Kongsberg every other week, leading a team that’s changing how Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace develops missile software.

At the core of the next missile revolution

When Marianne joined Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) as an industrial master’s degree student 13 years ago, she had no idea she would one day lead the software development for the next generation of missiles. The Supersonic Strike Missile (3SM) takes missile technology to a new level – designed to fly faster and further than anything KONGSBERG has built before. At the centre of it all is Marianne.

KONGSBERG prepares to invest in Poland

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) is preparing to invest in increasing its manufacturing capacity and capabilities in Poland, in order to strengthen the company’s ability to deliver higher volumes of defence systems and technologies.

Martin Fjell will be the new CFO of KONGSBERG

The new KONGSBERG executive management team is taking shape. Martin Wien Fjell has accepted the future position as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of KONGSBERG.

Long-term collaboration strengthened with new agreement

Strong partnerships are essential to ensure quality, delivery capability, and innovation in the defence industry. For more than 25 years, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has worked closely with Hatteland Technology to develop and deliver advanced technological solutions. This collaboration is now extended and strengthened through a strategic agreement that secures continued deliveries of critical components for both maritime and air defence systems.

KONGSBERG proposes stock exchange listing of its maritime business and consolidation of Defence & Aerospace and Discovery into a technology- and defence company

30 October 2025 - Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (“KONGSBERG”) today proposes the establishment of two focused and independent companies, each positioned to seize global growth opportunities within their respective markets. The Board proposes to demerge and list Kongsberg Maritime on the Euronext Oslo Stock Exchange, while consolidating Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Kongsberg Discovery into a single entity.

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.