Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace news, events and stories

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.

Norway acquires more NASAMS air defence technology

The Norwegian government has ordered more NASAMS air defence components from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’), which will strengthen the country’s defence capabilities to combat aerial threats. The contract has a value of about NOK 1 billion.

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.

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.

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.

Opens maritime test bed for protecting critical infrastructure

KONGSBERG is responding to growing demand for the protection of critical maritime infrastructure with the launch of a unique test bed, the Oslofjord Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection Test Bed in Horten, Norway.

Germany buys KONGSBERG’s Joint Strike Missiles

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed a contract worth about NOK 6.5 billion for the delivery of the Joint Strike Missile to Germany.

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