The European Commission has allocated EUR 1.07 billion to 57 projects under the 2025 EDF programme, part of a total budget of EUR 7.3 billion for the period 2021–2027. EDF is the EU’s programme for collaborative defence research and development, designed to strengthen industrial cooperation and support the development of shared capabilities across Member States.
KONGSBERG’s participation, with a total EU contribution of approximately EUR 280 million, reflects a broad role in the development of future defence capabilities for Europe.
“Being selected in seven projects, representing more than ten per cent of the total portfolio, confirms KONGSBERG’s ability to compete in a highly selective European programme,” says Arne Rinnan, CTO at KONGSBERG.
The selected projects include:
FAMOUS3 aims to maximise synergies, standardisation and interoperability, while reducing lifecycle costs for all-terrain and light armoured vehicles.
E-DOMINION addresses the digitalisation of naval platforms and the development of integrated combat cloud capabilities for maritime operations.
ECC2 develops a sovereign, federated cyber command and control solution, enabling EU and Member States to coordinate and execute operations in cyberspace.
SPIRIT develops advanced integrated circuits combined with infrared materials, supporting next-generation sensing technologies.
EVOLVE strengthens training and education through more efficient use of available assets.
NEXTSWIR demonstrates advanced infrared sensor technologies for long-range observation and early warning, based on HgCdTe avalanche photodiode (APD) technology.
SPIDER2 develops a constellation of affordable satellites for space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
“These projects enable us to bring technologies from development into operational use, in close cooperation with European partners,” says Rinnan.