Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace news, events and stories

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.

KONGSBERG and Nokia to advance defence communications with 5G technology

Nokia and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on enhancing tactical communications solutions for the defence sector.

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.

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

A role where no two days are the same

From food technology to the defence industry – Hanne found her place in the quality assurance environment at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.

MetOp-SG-A1 Satellite successfully launched with key contributions from KONGSBERG

The MetOp-SG-A1 satellite, developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) and EUMETSAT, has been successfully launched aboard the Ariane 6 rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) contributed critical onboard mechanisms and electronics to the satellite, as well as components for the launch vehicle, continuing its long-standing role in Europe’s most important institutional space programs.

KONGSBERG awarded full-rate production contract for ACV-30 turrets

The United States Marine Corps has awarded a full-rate production contract to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) valued at up to $330 million for the 30mm remote turret for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm program (ACV-30).

KONGSBERG and Advanced Protection Systems enter Polish-Norwegian Partnership for Counter-UAS Solutions

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) and Advanced Protection Systems have signed a Teaming Agreement to jointly develop and deliver advanced Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) solutions.