Sign up now: Understanding and Responding to Hate Crimes in the Context of University Protests (ICSVE)
The International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism is excited to offer its latest innovative, free training: Understanding and Responding to Hate Crimes in the Context of University Protests. From 11 am to 12:30 pm EST on Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024, the Director of ICSVE, Dr. Anne Speckhard willContinue Reading
Kongsberg: US Marine Corps Initiates Full-Rate Production for ACV-30
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has received a contract from the US Marine Corps for long lead items, signalling the start of full-rate production for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm program (ACV-30). The items included in the USD 51 million contract are subcomponents specific to the 30 mm remote turret manufacturedContinue Reading
Norway increases support for the Ukrainian Air Force by NOK 1.3 billion
Norwegian minister of defence, Bjørn Arild Gram and Ukraine minister of defence, Rustem Umerov. (Photo by: Eystein Kvarving) Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram visited the Ukrainian port city of Odesa a few days ago. During his visit, he announced that Norway will increase support for Ukraine’s air force withContinue Reading
Kongsberg to Establish Missile Factory in the US
Photo: The new missile production facilities in the US, Australia and Norway address the strong and long-term demand for Kongsbergs’s unique technology and the critical need to strengthen collective defence capabilities. Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) is building a state-of-the-art missile production facility in the United States to meet globalContinue Reading
Secretary General at Crimea Platform: NATO’s commitment to Ukraine is stronger than ever
On Wednesday (11 September 2024), NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addressed the Fourth Summit of the International Crimea Platform. In his video, he described how the decisions taken at NATO’s Washington Summit would “make Ukraine stronger, save lives and help Ukraine prevail.” NATO Allies are providing critical military support, withContinue Reading
Ukraine to Manufacture Norwegian Artillery Ammunition
Photo: Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram visited Nammo at Raufoss in January 2024: The government supports the collaboration and has contributed funds to enable Nammo to transfer technology and expertise to a Ukrainian partner. The initiative is funded through the Nansen Programme. (Photo by:Continue Reading
Norway to Participate in Large-Scale Australian Exercise
Photo: A Norwegian frigate is set to participate in the large Australian-American exercise Talisman Sabre next year. (Photo: Johan Ludvig Holst / Norwegian Armed Forces) Norway will participate in the large Australian-American exercise Talisman Sabre next year. “It will be a significant Norwegian contribution and a major effort for theContinue Reading
NATO Deputy Secretary General steps down
Photo: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg accepted the resignation, thanking Mr Geoană for his service. On Tuesday, 3 September 2024, Mircea Geoană notified the Secretary-General that he would step down as NATO Deputy Secretary General (DSG) on 10 September.Continue Reading
Kongsberg to deliver Joint Strike Missiles to Australia
Our business area Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia to deliver the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for the F-35A aircraft. The initial contract is worth about NOK 1 billion. The specific JSM capabilities enhance the advanced F-35A aircraft, creating a formidable capabilityContinue Reading
Kongsberg upgrades the Norwegian Armed Forces’ Bell helicopters
Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services (KAMS) has secured a contract with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) to upgrade the Bell 412 helicopters used by the Norwegian Armed Forces. This initiative aims to ensure these helicopters can continue to support the special forces and the Army until the new fleet becomesContinue Reading