Kongsberg Defence Systems
Norway-based Kongsberg produces the NASAMS air defense system in collaboration with Raytheon. Additionally, it manufactures Naval Strike Missiles, integrated combat systems, torpedoes for submarines, secure communication solutions for naval vessels, PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Stations, and advanced Artillery Fire Control Systems.
Thales, Kongsberg Form New Joint Venture for Secure Military Communications
Thales and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace have signed an agreement to create a 50/50 joint venture focused on secure communications, combining encryption, tactical radio, and secure networking capabilities. The new entity...
Norwegian Firm Kongsberg to Co-Develop Air Defence Missiles, Drone Boats in Ukraine
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed
Denmark Moves Ahead With Purchase of Three European Air Defense Systems
Denmark has approved the acquisition of three short-range ground-based air defense systems in response to rising security concerns, with delivery and operational deployment targeted for 2026. Minister of Defense Troels Lund...
Germany to Equip F-35 Fleet with Joint Strike Missile in $650M Deal
The German government has approved the procurement of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) from Kongsberg for its F-35 fighter jets in a government-to-government agreement with Norway. This deal expected to be...
Norway Completes F-35 Fleet Delivery, Receives First Joint Strike Missile for Stealth...
Norway this week marked two major developments in its defense modernization efforts with the delivery of the last two F-35 fighter jets and the arrival of its first Joint Strike...
Korea Pitches Chunmoo Missile for Norway's Precision Strike Weapon Requirement
South Korea is promoting its Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) as a candidate for Norways long-range precision strike weapon requirement. On March 26, Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) Minister Seok...
Kongsberg to Establish Australia's First Missile Factory
Australia has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence Australia to establish its first guided weapons production facility at Newcastle Airport, New South Wales, marking a step in the countrys missile...
Kongsberg Launches First-Owned Satellite for Maritime Surveillance
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Russia Begins Building Prototype of Supersonic Airliner
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has commenced building the prototype of a supersonic civilian airliner, the successor to the legendary Tu-144 that flew for the first time in 1968 but was abandoned after a crash during the 1971 Paris Air Show
Switzerland Extends Life of F/A-18 Jets Till F-35s Arrival in 2030s
The Swiss Air Force has completed the life extension work of its F/A-18C/D aircraft up until the introduction of the new F-35A jets by the early 2030s
U.S. Army Awards Nearly $200M Contracts for ISR Drones to Aerovironment, Griffon Aerospace & Redwire Defense
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Belgium to Produce Horizontal Tail for F-35 Fighter Jets
A part of the global F-35 fighter fleet fleet will be equipped with a horizontal tail made in Belgium
Israeli MoD Lashes Out at France For Banning it From Eurosatory Arms Fair
The French government has informed the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) of its decision to ban the State of Israel from official participation in the EUROSATORY exhibition which is scheduled to take place later this month in Paris
US Warships Forced to Retreat after Iranian Navy Fires Warning Shots in...
Ukraine Struck 18 Russian Oil Facilities in May, the Farthermost being 1700...
After Australia, Korea Next in Line to Acquire Nuclear-powered Submarines
Missed Patriot Interceptor, Not Iranian Drone Hit Kuwait Airport
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles