Denmark acquires Kongsbergs Naval Strike Missile
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed a contract to deliver the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and associated installed equipment to Denmark in a transaction valued at NOK 2.1 billion. “We are pleased to welcome Denmark to the group of countries that have selected the NSM, underpinning its position asContinue Reading
Kongsberg has entered into a long-term agreement for the maintenance of the F-35 in Norway
Kongsberg has entered into a long-term agreement for the maintenance of the F-35 in Norway Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency for the maintenance and future upgrade requirements of the Norwegian F-35 fighter aircraft in Norway. The agreement has a long-termContinue Reading
Ovzon receives order from new European customer within NATO
Ovzon has received a 12-month order from the Ministry of Defence of a European NATO country. The order is for Ovzon’s SATCOM-as-a-Service including a high-performing satellite network, both Ovzon T6 and Ovzon T7 mobile satellite terminals, and dedicated customer support. The order value amounts to 1.7 MUSD and service willContinue Reading
Norwegian technology protects civilians in Ukraine
NASAMS air defence system provides critical protection against attacks from aircraft, drones, and missiles. Since the autumn of 2022, NASAMS has been delivered to and deployed by Ukraine. Around 900 missiles and drones have been intercepted by NASAMS, achieving a hit rate of 94%, according to Colonel Per Steinar Trøite,Continue Reading
Norway: Increasingly challenging security situation
Vice Admiral Nils Andreas Stensønes, Director Norwegian Intelligence Service, presents The Norwegian Intelligence Service’s annual report Focus: Norway faces an increasingly challenging security situation. Over the past year, tensions have been rising between Russia and China on the one hand and the West on the other; they will continue toContinue Reading
Conference: Strategic Pathways to Ending the Russo-Ukrainian War
Tartu, Estonia – The Baltic Defence College (BALTDEFCOL) is pleased to announce its Annual Conference on Russia 2025, titled “Strategic Pathways to Ending the Russo-Ukrainian War,” which will take place on 6–7 March 2025 at VSpa Hotel & Conference Centre in Tartu, Estonia. The conference aims to study and analyseContinue Reading
President Trump’s America First Priorities
Trump’s comeback to The White House has raised international debate about his goals. Instead of jumping to conclusions, we let him tell in his own words the plans for how he will put America First. By Jan Helge Kalvik Editor In Chief MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN President Trump will takeContinue Reading
Strengthening the Ukrainian Navy
Photo: Prime Minister Starmer and Prime Minister Støre in Bergen 16 December 2024. Credit: Silje Katrine Robinson / NTB Norway will provide NOK 2.7 billion to strengthen the Ukrainian Navy. The funding will, among other things, be used to protect people in Ukraine from attacks as well as for mineContinue Reading
Norway to invite France, Germany, UK and US to discussions on strategic partnership for new frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy
Photo: Bjørn Arild Gram, Minister of Defence, together with Kay Norheim, who is in charge of the frigate project. (Photo by: Synne Kvam/Ministry of Defence Norway) The Norwegian Ministry of Defence has announced its intention to invite the French, German, British and US governments to begin discussions regarding a potentialContinue Reading
Kongsberg awarded contract to deliver Naval Strike Missile to US Navy and Marine Corps valued up to NOK 12 billion
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (’KONGSBERG’) has signed a multi-year procurement contract with the US Navy to deliver Naval Strike Missile (NSM) missiles to the Navy and Fleet Marine Force over five years. The fixed price contract awarded today is valued at NOK 10 billion. This contract includes options which, ifContinue Reading