Space for defence - The next layer of protection
Innovating Defence
Space has already proven essential in defence operations through the 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.
Karl Liavåg, Manager Business Development, Naval Surface Vessels at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.Recent conflicts confirm that space-based decision support is crucial. As threats evolve, its importance will only increase.
Space becomes the link that connects the defence systems of the future.
Space for Defence enables several core functions that strengthen defence capability across domains:
Satellites provide persistent access to information in areas beyond the reach of ground-based sensors or airborne platforms. Operating outside the range of regional air defences, they deliver data that would otherwise be inaccessible. Even in all-weather conditions, with the ability to “see” through cloud cover.
Space-based communication is essential for maintaining resilient and robust connectivity – particularly in scenarios where ground infrastructure is degraded, positioned beyond line of sight or unavailable for other reasons.
