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    In an industry where the technology we develop must operate under extreme conditions and in critical situations, quality is not something verified at the end. It is a prerequisite. At Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, quality assurance is about ensuring that systems, components, and processes meet strict requirements for performance, documentation, and reliability – from the first specification to the final solution.

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    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.”

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    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

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

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    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.

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    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).

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

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    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-->

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    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.

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    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)

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    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.

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