Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace news, events and stories

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.

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.

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.

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.