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.

Vanguard – a system of systems

Vanguard is a frontrunner in every sense of the word. Purpose-built to lead, these standardized vessels are designed to monitor, protect, and secure maritime interests. By combining cutting-edge technology with exceptional operational flexibility, Vanguard sets a new benchmark for future of naval operations.

Germany plans to order KONGSBERG’s Joint Strike Missiles worth NOK 6.5 bn

The German government has decided to acquire the Joint Strike Missile for its F-35 fighter jets in an agreement that is expected to be worth about NOK 6.5 billion for Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’).

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.

From ‘designed in Norway’ to ‘made in Norway’

For Norwegian industry to develop, deliver, and optimise complex products and services, production and operations management is a crucial competence. In a time of transition and growing demands for efficient and robust value chains, the need for leaders with operational insight is greater than ever. After several decades of globalisation and technological specialisation, attention is once again being directed towards production as a strategic strength.

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.

Remote Towers: A new standard for air traffic management

Over the past decade, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Avinor have worked closely to develop a new way of delivering air traffic control. What began with the NINOX programme agreement in 2015 has evolved into the world’s largest implementation of digital remote towers.