Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace news, events and stories

KONGSBERG and Thales to establish new major Defence communications joint venture in Norway

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) and Thales have agreed to combine two of their businesses – KONGSBERG’s tactical communications unit and Thales’ crypto and secure communications business in Norway – in a joint venture designed to meet the growing connectivity needs of defence forces in Norway, NATO countries and other nations. This new company is a response to European armed forces’ call for greater interoperability, sovereignty, and the urgent need for large-scale equipment. <!--EndFragment-->

KONGSBERG and Veidekke sign contract for construction of ‘Utsikten’

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) and Veidekke have formalised the contract for the construction of ‘Utsikten’ – a certified environmentally friendly office building that will house thousands of employees in Kongsberg

KONGSBERG launches new satellites to complete N3X space constellation

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (’KONGSBERG’) has completed its N3X satellite constellation with the successful launch of two new microsatellites — ARVAKER 2 and 3 — aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-14 mission from California. The N3X satellite constellation is designed to enhance Norway’s maritime domain awareness.

KONGSBERG to develop missiles and drone boats in Ukraine

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has entered agreements with two major Ukrainian industry players to develop and deliver low-cost, high-volume air defence missiles and unmanned surface vessels in the country. At the same time, the company announced it is establishing a permanent office in Kyiv. (Photos: The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence)

KONGSBERG renews partnership and orders NSM engines from Safran

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG’) and Safran Power Units have renewed their long-term cooperation agreement for Naval Strike Missile (NSM) propulsion, reinforcing a successful partnership. The agreement includes an order for hundreds TR40 turbojet engines.

KONGSBERG and HEXCEL sign long-term partnership agreement

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) and HEXCEL Corporation (HEXCEL) have signed a long-term partnership agreement at the Paris Air Show for the supply of HexWeb® engineered honeycombs and HexPly® prepregs for KONGSBERG’s strategic production programs over a five-year period.

KONGSBERG and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems enter Cooperation Agreement to strengthen their partnership

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have entered a cooperation agreement aimed at fostering further close industrial collaboration to support the defence requirements of Norway, Germany and other allied countries. The agreement primarily serves to strengthen the relationship of trust between the two cooperation partners and to further promote technological cooperation in the future.

KONGSBERG and BAE Systems enter Cooperation Agreement

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) and BAE Systems have entered a cooperation agreement aimed at fostering further close industrial collaboration to support the defence requirements of Norway, the United Kingdom and other allied countries.

KONGSBERG and LOTN to sign teaming agreement for MRO services for F-16s in Slovakia

Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services (’KONGSBERG’) and Letecké opravovne Trenčín, a.s. (LOTN) have signed a teaming agreement with the intention to establish an F-16 Falcon Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capability at LOTN’s existing aircraft maintenance and support facility in Trencin, Slovakia.

KONGSBERG to deliver 280 microsatellites to SpinLaunch’s LEO satellite communication constellation

SpinLaunch has selected Kongsberg NanoAvionics (‘KONGSBERG’) as its exclusive satellite supplier for its low earth orbit (LEO) broadband communication constellation, Meridian Space. The parties have signed a contract for the delivery of 280 microsatellites worth EUR122.5 million.

KONGSBERG has entered into a long-term agreement for the maintenance of the F-35 in Norway

Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency for the maintenance and future upgrade requirements of the Norwegian F-35 fighter aircraft in Norway. The agreement has a long-term perspective and is the result of close cooperation between the Norwegian Armed Forces and KONGSBERG.

KONGSBERG starts operating its first satellite

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG’) has entered the space industry as a satellite operator and service provider, after it launched its first microsatellite from California.