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. “The government is prioritising strengthening our air defence. This agreement is an importantContinue Reading
Norway in Afghanistan 2015 – 2021
In the early hours of 15 August 2021, President Ashraf Ghani fled Afghanistan. The Taliban entered Kabul and seized power. Within two weeks, more than 100 000 Afghans and international citizens were evacuated from the country. Norwegian and American soldiers were the last to leave Kabul airport in the finalContinue Reading
Settlement concerning the Norwegian NH90-program
The Norwegian Government and NH Industries (with parent companies) have reached an amicable settlement by which all disputes between the parties relating to the Norwegian NH90 program are resolved. (Photo: Krister Sørbø, Forsvarets forum) As a result of the settlement, all court proceedings between the parties are now concluded. TheContinue Reading
Statement by Foreign Minister Eide: Civilians in El Fasher must be protected
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken control over the city of El Fasher in North Darfur’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. ‘I am concerned for the safety and well-being of the hundreds of thousands of civilians in and around the city following the fighting. These peopleContinue Reading
Statement by Norways Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the killing of Sudanese Red Crescent volunteers
‘I am outraged and deeply saddened by the brutal killing of five Sudanese Red Crescent volunteers in the city of Bara, North Kordofan. They were carrying out lifesaving work, and were clearly marked with the Red Crescent emblem, when they were attacked and murdered. Three others remain missing’, Minister ofContinue Reading
Norway to host the Joint Expeditionary Force Defence Ministers’ Meeting
On 4–5 November, defence ministers from the ten JEF nations will gather in Bodø to strengthen cooperation and security in Northern Europe. Topics for discussion will include the security policy developments in the region, the need to enhance operational cooperation among participating nations, and how we can together further developContinue Reading
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. The facility is a National Air Vehicle Depot for the Norwegian F-35 aircraft, owned and operated by KONGSBERG under a long-term contract with the Norwegian Armed Forces. TheContinue Reading
Constructive meeting between President Zelensky and Prime Minister Støre
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a meeting yesterday at the military terminal of Oslo Airport Gardermoen yesterday. ‘Intensive political and diplomatic efforts aimed at making progress towards a ceasefire and peace negotiations in Ukraine are under way. Norway must work with other European countriesContinue Reading
Nordic Agreement on Joint Drone Procurement
Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark are preparing for joint procurement of drones and related technologies. The agreement was signed in Helsinki yesterday. “Drones have become a decisive factor in modern warfare. This is an important Nordic initiative to enhance the security of the Nordic countries and allied territories. All theContinue Reading
Kongsberg and Andøya Space to strengthen Norwegian space capabilities
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) and Andøya Space have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in several domains of strategic importance to Norway and its allies. The MoU outlines a joint ambition to identify, define, and pursue business opportunities within the space domain, the drone segment, andContinue Reading