Kongsberg Discovery today announced that its Mobile Broadband Radio (MBR) MK3 series has received DD1494 certification from the United States Department of Defense (DoD), authorizing the systems for use across U.S. military operations. The DD1494 approval confirms that the MBR MK3 series, operating in the frequency range between 4.400-5.000 GHzContinue Reading
The Norwegian Government and Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) announced development and production of low-cost air defence missiles and unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in Ukraine. During his first visit to Kyiv, the Norwegian Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik met with president Volodymyr Zelenskyj, Minister of Defence RustemContinue Reading
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 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
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
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
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
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
The Norwegian government has ordered new NASAMS air defence systems from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG), strengthening the country’s defence capabilities to combat aerial threats. The contract has a value of up to approximately NOK 4.8 billion, including options, with expected deliveries from 2027. The contract with the Norwegian DefenceContinue Reading
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) today officially opened its new missile manufacturing plant in Kongsberg, Norway, where the company will produce its Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and Joint Strike Missile (JSM). The new missile factory was officially opened by Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth at a ceremonyContinue Reading