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The value of partnership
Our NASAMS partner Raytheon today announced that Norway will join in the development of the GhostEye® radar, an advanced mobile medium-range air and missile defence sensor for the air defence system.
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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.
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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’).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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KONGSBERG and BAE Systems enter Cooperation Agreement
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) and BAE Systems have entered a cooperation agreement aimed at fostering further close industrial collaboration to support the defence requirements of Norway, the United Kingdom and other allied countries.
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KONGSBERG capabilities tested in NATO live-fire exercise
More than a dozen allies are training side by side in the airspace and waters off Andøya as part of Formidable Shield 2025 – NATO’s largest and most important deterrence exercise this year.
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Skilled hands are shaping the future of defence
At Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG), skilled workers are the backbone of our operations – transforming raw materials into precision and power, fueling some of the most advanced defence systems in the world.
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It’s not just what you do – it’s who you do it with
Camilla started out with a healthy dose of skepticism – but quickly changed her mind. Today, she works with the production of high-tech missiles at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. "This is physical, intelligent, and meaningful work," she says.
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Layer by layer – from fiber to defence
A chance visit to an industrial facility sparked his interest. Today, 24-year-old Pål builds missile components using advanced composite materials – and he thrives on the combination of high technology, varied tasks, and what he describes as the best work environment he’s ever experienced.
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Technology with Purpose – and Work That Lasts
After years of back pain, Stein-Tore made the decision to leave the truck workshop behind and start a new chapter in missile production at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. Today, he helps build technology that must perform flawlessly every time – and in the process, he’s rediscovered both his motivation and everyday energy.
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Full Spectrum Air Defence – The future of integrated airspace protection
A layered, integrated air defence system where components share critical information within milliseconds, the system recommending operator actions, and operators respond within seconds. This is the essence of Full Spectrum Air Defence (FSAD) – a comprehensive solution that brings together technology and capabilities to counter the full spectrum of aerial threats and protect people, infrastructure, society, and military forces.
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